Overview
St. Michael's Bridge spans the Leie River between Graslei and Korenlei and is Ghent's most famous photo spot. Looking east from the bridge, you can see the three towers of St. Bavo's Cathedral, the Ghent Belfry, and St. Nicholas' Church aligned in a single view. This 'Three Towers View' is the defining image of Ghent and appears in every travel guide. The scene becomes even more magical when the buildings are illuminated in the evening.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours.
Travel Tips
To capture all three towers in one frame, shoot from the middle of the bridge facing east. The blue hour just after sunset gives the best photos.
Hotels near St Michael's Bridge
Hotels and guesthouses in Ghent, City Center, Ghent
Other attractions in Ghent
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Belgium's signature cathedral, home of the Van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece.
Gravensteen Castle
The medieval Castle of the Counts of Flanders, standing right in the city center.
Graslei
Ghent's most beautiful canal-side street, lined with medieval guild houses.
Belfry of Ghent
A 91m UNESCO World Heritage belfry — an elevator takes you to the observation deck.
St. Nicholas' Church
A beautiful 13th-century Scheldt Gothic church — one of Ghent's oldest.
Patershol
Ghent's most charming old quarter, with narrow cobblestone streets and medieval buildings.
Design Museum Gent
A museum in an 18th-century mansion exploring Belgian design history and contemporary design.