Highlights walk

Archives Ghent presents: the Topstukkenwandeling.

This walk takes you through the city and time: through six top pieces from the collection of Archives Ghent, we get to know the city and its history. These 'masterpieces' are objects or collections that are indispensable to the Flemish Community because of their unique historical, artistic, archaeological or cultural value. Similar works are rare or even nonexistent. Each gives us insight and a deeper understanding of the past.

The Archives manages six masterpieces:
- A monumental map of Ghent in the 17th century, prepared by Jacques Horenbault (1619);
- A richly decorated register of the craft of carpenters and wood breakers (1685-1772);
- An extensive collection of old construction drawings (1671-1795);
- German propaganda photographs from World War I, with annotations (1916);
- A collection of prints and portraits by Arent van Wijnendale (1592);
- A series of watercolors of 16th-century monuments, by Lieven van der Schelden (1586-1587).

During this walk we will show you historical imagery of the city of Ghent. The masterpieces are linked to the streetscape, folklore and other landmarks in the city. Moreover, we will tell you all about why these six collection pieces are so unique.

Come and walk with us!

📏 5.2 km
🕑 2 hours
📍 Old Wood Valley
🏁 Woodrow Wilson Square