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Activities

Activities open to the public at the Boekentoren.

WhenEvery last Monday of the month.
WhereBoekentoren Gent
What

A short visit to the Belvedère, to enjoy the skyline of Ghent or take a selfie

 Heritage Day: in safe hands
WhenSunday, 13 September, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WhereBoekentoren Gent
What
  • The building is freely accessible.
  • The Belvedère can be visited at any time without prior registration. There may be waiting times for the lift.
  • Every half hour, a guided tour of the building starts, including the garden, which will be open to visitors especially for this occasion. No prior registration is required. The last tour starts at 4.30 p.m.
 Expo: De berg en de vulkaan - Het onzichtbare oeuvre van Leonard Cohen
WhenTuesday 6 – Thursday 8 October 2026, between 10am–12 noon and 1pm–5pm. On Tuesday 6 October, there will be an extra evening opening until 7pm
WhereBoekentoren, Rozier 3, Ghent, visitors’ entrance (via the black gate)
WhatThis special exhibition features an exclusive selection of reproduced archive documents from the work of Leonard Cohen, including manuscripts, notebooks and correspondence. The exhibition forms part of a wider programme dedicated to Leonard Cohen. 
HowFree admission 

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