What to do and see in , Flanders: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

December 1, 2021 Leida Jutras

Discover the best top things to do in , Belgium including Heilig Hart - Christus Koning, St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Pieters-abdij, Our Lady's Hospital and Church, Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth, Begijn, St Bavo's Abbey, Carmelite Church Fathers, St Michael s Church, St James' Church.
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1. Heilig Hart - Christus Koning

Sint-Annaplein, Ghent Belgium http://vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Heilig Hart - Christus Koning

2. St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 225 16 26 http://www.sintbaafskathedraal.be/
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4.5 based on 3,171 reviews

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

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

Sint-Pietersplein 9 Tweekerkenstraat, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 266 85 00 [email protected] http://www.langlevedemuziek.be
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Sint-Pieters-abdij

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. Our Lady's Hospital and Church

Budastraat 37, Kortrijk 8500 Belgium
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Our Lady's Hospital and Church

5. Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth

Great Beguine 67 Sint-Amandsberg, Ghent 9040 Belgium +32 9 228 23 08 http://www.grootbegijnhof.be/
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth

6. Begijn

Begijnhof, Kortrijk 8500 Belgium
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Begijn

7. St Bavo's Abbey

Voorhoutkaai/Spanjaardstraat Ingang Aan De Groene Kerk, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 210 10 10 http://www.sintbaafskathedraal.be
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4.0 based on 69 reviews

St Bavo's Abbey

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.

8. Carmelite Church Fathers

Burgstraat 46, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 225 57 87 [email protected] http://www.karmel-gent.be/
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4.0 based on 19 reviews

Carmelite Church Fathers

9. St Michael s Church

Sint-Michielsplein 4, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 234 28 69 http://visit.gent.be/en/see-do/st-michaels-church
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4.0 based on 247 reviews

St Michael s Church

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.

10. St James' Church

Bij Sint-Jacobs, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 223 25 26 http://visit.gent.be/nl/sint-jacobskerk-0
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4.0 based on 90 reviews

St James' Church

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