St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) in Ghent

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Ghent, Belgium

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St Bavo's Cathedral Official 60-minute Augmented Reality Tour + Ghent Altarpiece visit. $18.64 View
Trip.com Ghent City Center + Castle of the Counts + Basilica of the H $683.92 View

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Height
292′
Type
Catholic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium

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What makes St. Bavo Church famous?

St Bavo's Cathedral has a rich history and it is also filled with art treasures that make many an art-lover's mouth water: from the baroque high altar in white, black and red flamed marble, the Rococo pulpit in oak, gilded wood and marble, to a masterpiece by Rubens: Saint Bavo enters the Convent at Ghent, and the ...

Is St. Bavo's cathedral free?

Admission to Saint-Bavo's Cathedral and crypt is free, but there is a small fee to see the chapelthat holds The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. The cathedral is open daily, with some holidayclosures and shortened hours during winter.

What is the famous picture in Ghent?

Arguably one of the most important pieces of art ever created, The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, also known as the Ghent Altarpiece, was completed in 1432 by the brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck.

Who is buried in Ghent cathedral?

Burials. Philippus Erardus van der Noot, baroque tomb by Jan Boeksent. Jan-Frans van de Velde (1779–1838), 20th Bishop of Ghent.

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