Cathedral of Saint Bavo

Sint-Baafskathedraal, Sint-Baafs Cathedral
Belgium, Ghent
Rating 9.0
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Cathedral of Saint Bavo

Sint-Baafskathedraal, Sint-Baafs Cathedral
Belgium, Ghent
The Cathedral of St. Bavo is the main temple of the Bishopric of Ghent. The first mention of the cathedral dates back to the 10th century, but it acquired the modern look of a majestic Gothic temple only after reconstruction in the 14th-16th centuries. Here are the famous Ghent Altarpiece, four organs, as well as paintings by famous artists.

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Traveled 4 weeks ago
Rating 9
The cathedral is a must-see if you come to this city. The main attractions are the altar by Van Eyck and the original painting by Rubens. You have to pay a little to see the original altar, but it's worth it. It is displayed in one of the aisles. For a detailed examination, there is a miniature that you can even touch with your hands. The entire Cathedral is well decorated, the altar is beautifully illuminated. Lots of carved wood. There are always a lot of visitors here, but since the cathedral is very large, no one stops someone from praying and someone from enjoying art.
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Traveled 14 years ago
Rating 9
In 942, a wooden church was founded on this site, which, as a result of additions and reconstructions in the 14-16 centuries, turned into a majestic Gothic cathedral. But the interior of the temple is made in the luxurious baroque style. What to pay attention to? - Ghent altarpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck. For five hundred years of existence, they tried to buy it, destroy it, hide it and steal it. But again and again the altar returned home to the Cathedral of St. Bavo. A copy of the altar is on public display.
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