Aalst is a city in Belgium located in the province of East Flanders. Known for its centuries-old textile industry and vibrant carnival tradition, Aalst combines historical depth with a strong sense of local identity. Highlights include the Gothic-style St. Martin’s Church and the 12th-century belfry, both reflecting the city’s medieval heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":6482,"parent":5628,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"City Game Aalst","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"City Game Aalst. Explore the city with interactive City Games. Solve puzzles, complete challenges and play at your own pace with a self-guided City Game experience!","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cities-only-parent-location":[479],"countries-only-parent-locations":[],"seo_keyword":[],"cg_page_type":[45],"class_list":["post-6517","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cities-only-parent-location-belgium","cg_page_type-city-overview-page"],"acf":{"city_name":"Aalst","intro_text":"City Games are available in Aalst, offering an interactive way to engage with the city through puzzle-solving and challenges. Played on a smartphone, the experience is fully self-guided, allowing participants to start and pause at their convenience. As you move through Aalst, each step of the game unfolds in response to your progress.","intro_image":6488,"how_city_games_work_image":6497,"who_are_city_games_for_image":6504,"exploring_city_text":"Exploring Aalst offers a glimpse into a city where medieval heritage and everyday life intersect. The central Grote Markt, bordered by historic facades and the striking belfry, creates a focal point that reflects the city's layered past. Walking through this open square and its surrounding streets offers moments where cobbled alleys and modern rhythm coexist.\n\nA short distance away, the neighborhood of Werfplein reveals a different character\u2014its quiet charm and modest green space contrast with the bustle of the center. The nearby Dender River weaves through Aalst, providing a natural corridor that softens the urban landscape and invites a slower pace. These varied settings shape a city that feels compact yet rich in textures.","exploring_city_image":6514,"select_city":56,"latitude":50.938514,"longitude":4.0382457,"country":479,"map_enabled":true},"yoast_head":"\n