Colonial Ghent? Join the debate!

Did you know that traces of Ghent’s colonial past can still be found today? Why was the statue of Leopold II removed from Zuidpark? What ties did Ghent’s industrialists have with the Congo colony? Opinions on colonial heritage vary widely. On this tour, you’ll hear different voices in the debate. What do activists, local residents, and historians think about the colonial traces in the city? Explore ten locations in the center of Ghent. Join the debate!

📏 6.5 km
🕑 3 hrs
⭐ Easy
📍 Zuidpark
🏁 Lippensplein