Zwembad Van Eyck, Art Deco swimming pool in Portus Ganda, Belgium
Zwembad Van Eyck is an Art Deco swimming pool in Ghent featuring a 25-meter lap pool and multiple traditional bathing cabins spread across different levels. The building also includes a viewing area for spectators.
The building was constructed between 1885 and 1886 and became Belgium's first covered swimming pool. It was designed to provide the public with access to modern bathing facilities that were otherwise unavailable.
The pool takes its name from the Van Eyck brothers, two Flemish painters from the 15th century whose works shaped the region. The name connects this place to Ghent's artistic heritage.
The pool opens on specific days and welcomes both local residents and visitors. It is best to check exact opening times before arriving, and wear sturdy shoes as you move between the different levels.
The basement level still has working bath cabins where visitors can wash themselves. This facility shows how important public bathing spaces were for people who lacked such options at home.
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