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Sint-Baafsplein
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Francis
March 1, 2022
Center of Ghent, Cathedral, Belfry, Sint Nicolas Church
Karim - Didier
January 25, 2017
On the eastern side of Sint-Baafsplein stands the Cathedral of St. Bavo, a majestic building of brick and granite with a Romanesque crypt of its predecessor, Sint-Jans church. Charles V gave the cathedral its present name after he destroyed the old one to build a fortress. The High Gothic cathedral choir dates from the 13th century, while the late Gothic tower and the main nave were built during the 15th and 16th centuries. The light interior of the cathedral is richly decorated with some unique paintings.
On the eastern side of Sint-Baafsplein stands the Cathedral of St. Bavo, a majestic building of brick and granite with a Romanesque crypt of its predecessor, Sint-Jans church. Charles V gave the cathedral its present name after he destroyed the old one to build a fortress. The High Gothic cathedral…
Maria
May 8, 2014
The Saint-Bavo's Cathedral is a beautiful and well known Cathedral. The chapel with the famous painting "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" is also located here. Must see attraction in Ghent
Dirk
September 10, 2016
Famous historical square featuring stunning buildings on all sides: the St Bavo cathedral, the Belfort tower, and the NTG theatre.
Steven
August 23, 2012
center of town. from here you can't go wrong in any direction!!!
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