Location: Ghent
Top Things to do in Ghent
Top 9 Sacred & Religious Sites in Ghent, Flanders
Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might. Impressive Gothic sites, such as dramatic St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts, inspire awe. The works of Flemish masters are housed in the distinguished Museum voor Schone Kunst.
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1. Heilig Hart - Christus Koning
2. St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,171 reviews
Reviewed By john_tabac - Southampton, United Kingdom
St Bavo’s Cathedral was a 12th century Romanesque church which dedicated to St John the Baptist. During the 15th and 16th centuries, was converted into the imposing Gothic St Bavo’s Cathedral. It has a rich history and it is also filled with art treasures. From the baroque high altar in white, black and red flamed marble, the Rococo pulpit in oak, gilded wood and marble, a masterpiece by Rubens, the Calvary Triptych by Justus van Gent, the Gothic sanctuary lamp, the opulent tombs of the Bishops of Ghent – and the world-famous Mystic Lamb. St Bavo’s Cathedral is still used for worship and although it has a sign that cameras are not allowed inside, everybody take pictures and security staff didn't say anything. Only in Mystic Lamb they don't allow pictures.
3. Sint-Pieters-abdij
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By DrAndyDonovan - Fareham, United Kingdom
We took the "Alison" audio tour, which was really interesting and only slightly over-acted! The highlight was going into the church, where the tour goes up the back of the organ and you get an awesome view of the church from a balcony. Not to be missed.
4. Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth
5. St Bavo's Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By ritapatitamalita - Leiden, The Netherlands
The ruins of the medieval abbey set in a small park just a few minutes walk from Dampoort train station. A walk into the past. We saw a good [temporary] photo exhibition inside the old chapel.
6. Carmelite Church Fathers
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4.0 based on 19 reviews
7. St Michael s Church
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4.0 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Although building of the church started in 1440, it has suffered various setbacks, including partial destruction by the Calvinists in the 16th century, such that the tower on the west front appears somewhat dumpy, because it has never been finished. Inside is a fine brick interior, with fine stained glass and paintings, baroque sculpture and a fine organ. One of the jewels of the church is yet another of those wonderful sculptural pulpits that are found in many churches. The five central churches in Ghent are cared for by the Monumental Churches of Ghent (MKG) which aims to improve access to the heritage of these churches and ensure their enjoyment into the future.
8. St James' Church
9. Ghent Altarpiece
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
One of the most famous things in Ghent. Astonishing piece of art with outstanding history. Sure, it is a bit crowded, but that was to be expected. Good audioguide. No photos allowed.
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