Boekentoren

Boekentoren is a library in Ghent, East Flanders, Flanders which is located on Rozier. Boekentoren is situated nearby to the university Vandenhove-paviljoen, as well as near the library Faculteitsbibliotheek Letteren & Wijsbegeerte.

Type: Library
Address: Rozier 9
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Boekentoren and Vooruit.

Boekentoren

Tower

Photo: Sareloy, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Boekentoren is a famous building located in Ghent, Belgium, designed by the Belgian architect Henry van de Velde. It is part of the Ghent University Library and currently houses 3 million books.

Vooruit

Theater building

Photo: Anakinvw, Public domain.

Vooruit is a historic complex in Ghent, Belgium. Vooruit was originally the festival and art centre of the Ghent-based labour movement, with a ballroom, cinema, theatre, etc. It is now mainly used for concerts and other cultural events. Vooruit is situated 340 metres northeast of Boekentoren.

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Museum of Fine Arts an art museum in Ghent, Belgium, is situated at the East side of the Citadelpark. The museum's collection consists of some 9000 artworks, dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Museum of Fine Arts is situated 780 metres south of Boekentoren.