The Former Post Office Building

Built for the 1913 World’s Fair, the former post office building is a true Ghent gem, and a must-see. With its blend of neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance architecture, the structure is remarkably well preserved, catching your eye from all sides. Located at a crossroads of the city’s early access routes and now at the heart of the bustling Korenmarkt, the building has always been surrounded by the energy of daily life. The building underwent a full transformation in 2001, when it stopped functioning as a post office. Its industrial charm was carefully preserved, and it now houses a boutique shopping center, a cocktail bar, and a luxury hotel on the upper floors. The days of stagecoaches and horse-drawn trams may be long gone—but this building continues to thrive at the center of Ghent’s vibrant city life.