Stadshal / City Pavilion — Attraction in Ghent

Stadhal is contemporary wooden structure built in 2010-12 in the historic centre of Ghent. It is an awkward fit amongst the historic medieval buildings surrounding Stadhal and generally speaking feels out of place.

However, it was nice seeing the city make good use of Stadhal as a covered ice-rink as part of the Ghent Winter Festival. Opening hours roughly 11am to 10pm daily and entry fee €7 per skater.

We enjoyed seeing the families doing a bit ice-skating as we browsed the Xmas market. Good on them for finding a way to make us of Stadhal during the...

What an impressive piece of modern architecture! Seeing this bold, contemporary structure nestled between the ancient Belfry and historic church buildings is truly striking. The contrast is what makes it so cool and memorable. The design itself is fantastic, with the beautiful wooden ceiling and glass details. It's more than just a building; it's a lively public space that provides shelter and a unique perspective on the historic city center. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in how the old can...

A stain on the beautiful face of Ghent. I do not understand why they thought it would be a good idea to build a hideous modern-type building in the middle of the historical centre in between two of its most beatiful buildings. Looking at the architect bureau Robbrecht & Daems previous despicable building in the historical city of Bruges, the concert building, it should have been known that this was a...