Ghent - Bijlokemuseum

The Bijlokemuseum is situated on the far west side of the Leie in the Godshuizenlaan. It occupies the mainly brick buildings of the Cistercian abbey of Bijloke, founded at the same time as the hospital. The museum (Museum van Oudheden) is one of the richest of its kind in Belgium and shows remarkable ancient pieces in a unique historical setting. The numerous rooms contain works in glass, metal, pottery, leather, together with jewelry, weapons and paintings.