Personalized Star Map of Ghent
51.0543°N, 3.7174°E
At the confluence of the Leie and the Scheldt, the stars of Ghent reflect off the medieval facades of the Graslei. Gift a Ghent star map — a present as luminous as the belfry's night lighting beneath the Flemish constellations.
Famous Landmarks
Gravensteen Castle
51.0543°N, 3.7174°E
Gravensteen Castle, built in 1180 by Philip of Alsace, is one of the last intact medieval fortresses in Flanders. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Leie, it served successively as a count's residence, a prison, and a cotton mill. Its battlements offer panoramic views over Ghent's rooftops.
Ghent Belfry
51.0543°N, 3.7174°E
The Ghent Belfry, standing 91 metres tall, is the tallest belfry in Belgium and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built between 1313 and 1380, it once housed the city's privileges in an armoured chest. Its golden dragon atop has watched over Ghent for more than six centuries.
St Bavo's Cathedral
51.0543°N, 3.7174°E
St Bavo's Cathedral, built between the 13th and 16th centuries, is Ghent's largest religious building. It houses the famous Ghent Altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432, considered one of the masterpieces of Western art. Its Romanesque crypt dates from the 12th century.
Why gift a star map of Ghent?
Gifting a star map of Ghent means immortalizing the charm of a vibrant university city where the Middle Ages meet modernity. From the illuminated Graslei to the Gentse Feesten festival, Ghent pulses with canals and lights. A Ghent star map captures the beauty of Flemish nights.
The sky of Ghent
At 51.1° north latitude, Ghent offers long winter observation nights with excellent visibility of northern constellations. The confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers creates open perspectives toward the sky. Ghent University's planetarium is a leading venue for astronomical outreach in Flanders.
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