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Saint Michael's Bridge

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Ghent


Address

St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielshelling, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Website

visit.gent.be

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4.70 (3K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Toni P. 1 year ago on Google
    I was very surprised by this wonderful sight. A boat ride is something not to be missed. As well as visiting the beautiful cathedrals around the central square.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marin “SayanMk” K. 7 months ago on Google • 1257 reviews
    Small cute bridge that has an amazing fairytale view towards the towers. I also recommend taking a boat tour before waking around. The guides are very good. I am uploading mostly views FROM the bridge. Because by itself it is nothing special.

  • 5/5 A. Faruk U. 11 months ago on Google • 366 reviews
    I strongly advise anyone to visit here, this bridge has been surrounded by tens of glorious buildings 😇 it's like the heart of Ghent. I just marked here as a center point of Ghent on my mind during my trip 😅 this made my trip easier while walking around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia Ximena Mazo V. 5 months ago on Google • 212 reviews
    Saint Michael's Bridge in Ghent is a true gem that offers a breathtaking vantage point of this historic city. The view from the bridge is nothing short of spectacular, with Ghent's medieval architecture and charming canals spreading out before you. Standing on Saint Michael's Bridge, you'll be treated to iconic vistas of St. Nicholas' Church and the imposing Belfry of Ghent. The beautifully preserved buildings and their reflections in the water below create a mesmerizing sight that's a photographer's dream. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a romantic soul, or simply someone looking to appreciate the timeless beauty of Ghent, this bridge is a must-visit. Saint Michael's Bridge provides a window into the city's rich heritage and serves as a picture-perfect spot to capture the essence of Ghent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thilini W. 6 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    It’s located in the city center of Gent. It’s really at night time. You can easily access to many Ghent attractions from there. Walking through the canal paths feel like walking through a history book of Europe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristi L. 2 years ago on Google
    If you look around from the center of the bridge you see only old and beautiful buildings, no modern ones. It's like a real-life museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Northern W. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit! Scenic location to capture views of historic sites in Ghent, also it is above best river bank location along the of river Leia, also there are ample bars and restaurants to spend time with loved ones along with drink.. best hangout area in ghent usually gets busy around lunch A river cruise for £10 is also a must!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roberto Soriano D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful to see it from the canal and cross it in either direction. A photography environment. (Original) Precioso verlo desde el canal y cruzarlo por el en cualquiera de los dos sentidos. Un entorno de fotografía.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hally R. 2 years ago on Google
    St Michael’s Bridge is the place for romantic hearts. Grab your smartphone and take some spectacular selfies. Wherever you look, there is a breathtaking view: you are surrounded by 360 degrees of Ghent’s charming beauty. Get an extra-special fairy-tale view of the heart of Ghent at twilight, when all the historic sights are gorgeously illuminated
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Orly87NL 10 months ago on Google
    This view is amazing! I would really recommend to visit this bridge with it's beautiful view when you visit Gent. Actually, this was the entire reason I went to Gent myself. The entire centre of the city is quite nice though. I think it's also great for a shopping trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Remco P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most picturesque bridges in Europe and although hard to miss definitely a must see. At night it’s even more magical. You get a beautiful view over large parts of the old inner city and from there can go any direction to wander into the small streets of Ghent. Only negative for me is that the bridge is very busy with mainly public transport.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S M. 1 year ago on Google
    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the ancestors who created this wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Animesh K. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommended to visit in evening. You have Grasbrug on the left hand side and the old market square holding the historic monuments on the front. The view of the Belfry and the cathedral is just stunning from the center of the bridge. If you are here, you have already seen most of old Ghent. I just couldn’t stop admiring the view I had in front of me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 francoise c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to chill (Original) Zalige plek om te chillen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KONSTANTINOS K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great spot. A very picturesque place inside the city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pere M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great and beautiful old bridge (the most beautiful,in my opinion) right in the city centre of Gent. Crossing this bridge will take you to the main square of the city,as well as to the cathedral and main points of Ghent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice bridge in the heart of Ghent, also called the Kuip. On the bridge you will find the Archangel Michael. (Original) Heel mooie brug in het hart van Gent, ook wel de Kuip genoemd. Op de brug vind je de aartsengel Michaël.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the beautiful places. Must visit. Located at historic center. Beautiful view 360’. Beautiful at day and at night. Sometimes at sunset time the sky or clouds colored pink color.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalyan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Scenic location to capture views of historic sites in Ghent… also it is above best evening chat location along the banks of river Leie… also there are ample bars and restaurants to spend time with loved ones along with drink.. best hangout area in ghent usually gets busy in evenings
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J T. 4 months ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Nice bridge near all of the other historic sites. There was a lighted Gent sign nearby, next to the canal, for photos.

  • 4/5 Seppel 9 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Sehr interessanter Ort, die Altstadt muss man gesehen haben. Hier ist immer was los, viele Museen, Fachwerkhäuser, Kanäle, Restaurants und vieles mehr. Mir persönlich gefällt Gent besser als Antwerpen.

  • 5/5 Anum T. 4 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Very very crowded throughout the day! The views are amazing, I felt like I was in Harry Potter! My husband and I took a stroll early in the morning and the bridge was empty around maybe 8:30AM! We got some nice pictures without people!!

  • 5/5 Rodrigo S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing location. The bridge itself is beautiful, although I think it's not the thing you are in for, the view is. You can easily stand in there and snap pictures to each of the 4 sides.

  • 5/5 Nathalie F. 2 years ago on Google
    The place to be in Ghent... Romantic...

  • 5/5 Ugur T. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a lovely place. It has a wide view that you can see city and riverside. Architecture, takes you back in time. Gorgeous buildings, marvellous view

  • 5/5 Tim C. 2 years ago on Google
    'It is a bridge and does what a bridge does' Best explanation by a different reviewer. Its worth a visit, but dont expect it to be more then just a bridge. View from the bridge make for some good pictures though.

  • 5/5 April C. 2 years ago on Google
    Was quite underwhelmed when approaching the bridge, but the views are actually rather impressive. Also does work very well to cross water safely. My feet stayed dry the whole crossing. A+

  • 5/5 Bimarendra P. K. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding experience to stand on this bridge. Seeing Graslei and Korenlei. Remember to see this iconic of Ghent city when visiting Belgium.

  • 5/5 Paulo M. 2 years ago on Google
    The church was closed but here is some of what we can see nearby...

  • 5/5 John P. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning views and significant history attached to this area. Go. You will not be disappointed.

  • 4/5 Yahya A. 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Patson M. 2 years ago on Google
    At the heart of the city, the bridge acts as a museum of sorts with great sites and views.

  • 5/5 Ahmed E. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful places in Ghent 😍 A visit here during the day or night gives a great view of the bridge and the river with the towers. There are so many restaurants and coffee-corner near the bridge too

  • 5/5 Roberto O. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow this area was just breathtaking. I couldn't believe how many epic structures were side by side, separated only by a few meters. Wish I had more time here to just explore.

  • 5/5 Davy De W. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the must visit bridge. Because on the bridge you have an beautiful panoramic view of the river and mideavel center/Castle.

  • 5/5 Mahmoud A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to take beautiful pictures and sit and enjoy time.

  • 5/5 Kro N. 1 year ago on Google
    Surreal place..."landing" there just before sunrise gives you a time travel feeling.

  • 5/5 MOHAN K. 1 year ago on Google
    St michiels bridge is the main centre location you can see the cathedral, castle and other places from the bridge. Sight seeing from this bright is fantastic . The canal looks fantastic from the bridge , must visit places in the gent . You can spend around 15 to 20 min from the bridge . Bottom of the beige the ducks come and play with you looks fantastic.

  • 5/5 Anne H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great views from this bridge! Nice location to restaurants and shopping.

  • 5/5 Matej T. 1 year ago on Google
    Picturesque bridge in the heart of Ghent. With statue of archangel Michael in the middle of it, making it nice spot for photos. If you walk on the bridge or standing next to it, you will see famous view on 3 towers of Ghent.

  • 5/5 Niranjana S. 10 months ago on Google
    The most beautiful spot in Gent. There is a canal cruise which is a great recreational activity for tourist. Lovely vibe!

  • 5/5 Ishanka H. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place with beautiful old buildings all around the canal. You may take a sight seeing boat tour along the canal from here. It's really nice place to spend an evening.

  • 5/5 Morgen 9 months ago on Google
    It is amazing to visit on of an iconic bridge in Ghent. A local coffee shops here serve you one of the best Espresso and you can also enjoy your time with river boat trip.

  • 4/5 Ilan K. 9 months ago on Google
    The architecture of the bridge is very common, but it is worth visiting to get a beautiful overview of the canal and the surrounding buildings of center Ghent.

  • 5/5 Kate L. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Great view of the river. Lots of sculptures with gold. People are touching the knight's dog for goodluck.

  • 5/5 Pee V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ah well it was wonderful this bridge and well populated. Despite a strong wind, we found it extraordinary. People ate there outdoors and the atmosphere that emanated from it was worthy of the most beautiful Sabbaths! Truly idyllic and aphrodisiac! (Original) Ah ben il était merveilleux ce pont et bien peuplé. Malgré un vent fort, nous l'avons trouvé extraordinaire. Les gens y mangeaient outdoor et l'ambiance qui s'en dégageait était digne des plus beaux sabbats ! Vraiment idyllique et aphrodisiaque !

  • 5/5 Victor K. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect. Better at night

  • 5/5 Tamara De C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Blissful place in our beautiful Ghent. Just take a walk and you will discover the beauty of my hometown ... (Original) Zalige plek in ons mooie Gent. Gewoon een wandeling doen en dan ontdek je zelf wel de pracht van my hometown... 💙🔥🌼

  • 5/5 Рома �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place for a photo. (Original) Красивое место для фото.

  • 5/5 Razvan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Stefania Luz B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love him!!! A favorite place in Gent❤️ (Original) Lo amo!!! Un lugar preferido en Gent❤️

  • 5/5 Hadrien C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful view, it is worth the detour! (Original) Magnifique vue, elle vaut le détour !

  • 5/5 Serhii M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredibly fabulous view! (Original) Невероятно сказочный вид!

  • 5/5 Mari M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting historical place! The architecture of the bridge and surrounding buildings is elegant and clear! Especially interesting houses of the 1600s! (Original) Дуже цікаве історичне місце!Архітектура мосту та навколишніх будівель витончена та чітка!Особливо цікаві будинки 1600-х років!

  • 5/5 Vladislav A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The center of Ghent (Original) Центъра на гр Гент

  • 5/5 Pedro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice bridge with a lot of historical buildings around it. (Original) Sehr schöne Brücke mit sehr vielen historischen Gebäuden Drumherum.

  • 5/5 Jim V. 3 years ago on Google
    😲🤘

  • 2/5 Belachew 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I personally don't find anything special (Original) Niets bijzonders vind ik persoonlijk

  • 5/5 Yasar A. 5 years ago on Google
    This bridge is located just opposite to the sint nicholas church.You can go for boating as well and the atmosphere is always incredible,You can look the peak point of the church using a small telescope available on the bridge ,but you should drop 50cents in to the machine and the view is really amazing,You can also look around the buildings and its monuments.During night it turns in to a different city look with all the decoration lights across the bridge.There are many restaurants on both sides of the bridge.

  • 5/5 Adam B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place and a really good spot for photos and videos. It feels like you're on a movie set, this city is amazing!

  • 5/5 Olivia M. 3 years ago on Google
    View from there is just beautiful.

  • 5/5 Levan G. 4 years ago on Google
    This is not only historical bridge, it is really beautiful! Bridge surrounding with beautiful buildings and cathedrals. It's like you can see from the bridge how amazing illuminated City!

  • 4/5 AmeliaKitty L. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice place full of romance. Worth to spend an hour by the water. I came here between 5-6:30pm. Were able to capture the beauty from light to dark.

  • 5/5 Muriel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing view over the Graslei!

  • 5/5 Regan 3 years ago on Google
    Best view in Ghent from here. Beautiful City.

  • 4/5 STEVEN R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I want to get to know you (Original) IK wil je wel leren kennen

  • 5/5 Céline C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and grand place (Original) Lieu magnifique et grandiose

  • 5/5 Paolo P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Postcard! (Original) Cartolina!

  • 5/5 Ludovic G. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful bridge. Here you really enter the antique historical center of Ghent

  • 5/5 Artem S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very great and beautiful! This place costs to visit. (Original) Heel geweldig en mooi! Deze plek kost om te bezoeken.

  • 3/5 irak M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Heel mooi

  • 4/5 Adam K. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Luca M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect for admiring the heart of Ghent! (Original) Perfetto per ammirare il cuore di Gand!

  • 4/5 iVyperion 3 years ago on Google
    Chilling spot, just a bit crowdy

  • 5/5 Iñigo 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful. Whole Ghent. Its atmosphere, its fascinating beauty, its channels. Its night. And also his day. To lose yourself and never end. (Original) Precioso. Gante entero. Su ambiente, su belleza fascinante, sus canales. Su noche. Y también su día. Para perderte y no terminar nunca.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fascinated

  • 5/5 Zbigniew J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place, a huge cross-section of history. Unique architecture, countless monuments. Beautiful colors. The riverside location adds a special charm. A necessary point on the sightseeing map. (Original) Przepiękne miejsce , olbrzymi przekrój historii . Unikalna architektura , niezliczona ilość zabytków . Piękna kolorystyka . Lokalizacja nad rzeką dodaje szczególnego uroku . Konieczny punkt na mapie zwiedzania .

  • 5/5 lionel m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent place with a view over the ancient medieval city. (Original) Lieu magnifique point de vue sur l’ancienne cité médiéval.

  • 5/5 Jasper S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Bellinda S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice view of different points of Ghent. The river, graslei, various churches and just a beautiful motif in the evening (Original) Sehr schöne Sicht auf verschiedene Punkte von Gent. Den Fluss, graslei, verschiedene Kirchen und einfach ein schönes Motiv abends

  • 5/5 Ramón Jesús Ceballos-Zúñiga M. 3 years ago on Google
    Magic place in Ghent

  • 3/5 full time w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful bruh People there are less (Original) Mooie bruh Mensen daar zijn mnder

  • 4/5 person u. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful ecspecially in the night

  • 5/5 moumou L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice bridge, very nice view (Original) Très beau pont, très belle vue

  • 4/5 Mario C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful bridge giving a particular view on the center of Ghent, which in my opinion is the most beautiful city in the kingdom. Do not hesitate to go under the bridge along the bank for a nice stroll offering another view of the city over the water. (Original) Très beau pont donnant une vue particulière sur le centre de Gand, qui à mon avis est la plus belle ville du royaume. N'hésitez pas à passer sous le pont le long de la berge pour une belle balade offrant une autre vue sur la ville au fil de l'eau.


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