Royal Dutch Theatre

The Royal Dutch Theatre is a Neo-Renaissance building on Sint-Baafsplein with a three-story facade, five bays, and four statues representing Ghent's chambers of rhetoric. The exterior features decorative elements typical of its architectural period.

The building was constructed between 1897 and 1898 as a major structure for Ghent. It later received protected monument status in 1986 and underwent comprehensive renovation work from 1987 to 1993.

This theatre is home to NTGent, a company of actors with Flemish and Dutch roots who perform throughout the year. The group shapes local cultural life through regular productions that draw audiences from the region.

Visitors can purchase tickets at the entrance and access the first-floor foyer to explore the building. The terrace offers good views of Sint-Baafsplein and allows you to see the square from a different vantage point.

The central facade displays a mosaic made of around 70,000 ceramic tiles in 500 different colors depicting Apollo in his sun chariot alongside the nine muses. This intricate work demonstrates remarkable craftsmanship in its creation.

Location: Ghent

Operator: NTGent

Part of: NTGent

Address: Sint-Baafsplein 17

Website: https://ntgent.be

GPS coordinates: 51.05343,3.72516

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:44