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What to do and see in , Flanders: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
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
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. Our Lady's Hospital and Church
5. Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth
6. Begijn
7. 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.
8. Carmelite Church Fathers
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
9. St Michael s Church
Overall Ratings
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.
