The 5 most striking modern buildings in Ghent

1) Stadshal

Some local people call it the sheep shed. Others consider it a sublime modern building. The controversial Stadshal doesn’t leave anyone indifferent. It was designed in 2012 by the partnership Robbrecht & Daem and Marie-José Van Hee to serve as a modern covered hall for concerts and events. It may have its critics, but it has won several architectural prizes for its daring design.

exterior of Stadshal building in Ghent

Emile Braunplein

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