Experience the Ghent Altarpiece and visit Ghent, the city where Van Eyck painted his world-famous masterpiece.

Whoever says Ghent, says the Lamb of God. Both are inextricably linked. Ghent is the city where Van Eyck painted his world-famous masterpiece and where millions of visitors from all over the world have come to admire the altarpiece for six centuries. The city celebrates Van Eyck and the Ghent Altarpiece with a special festive year full of events and activities for young and old. Van Eyck was here. And will be here to stay. will you? Live the Ghent Altarpiece and pay a visit to fully live the experience for yourself. Let your senses stimulate. See the colors that have been extracted from the Mystic Lamb come to life in magical spectacles. Smell the flora in the work during the Floralies. Or even better: taste them in our many excellent restaurants. Feel the rich brocade or robust oak return in contemporary designs. Hear music-making angels bring 15th century music to life or rework it into contemporary compositions.