Are you fascinated by religious architecture and history? Here are the must-see religious buildings in Ghent:
1St. Bavo's Cathedral Ghent
GhentSt. Bavo's Cathedral Ghent is characterized by a collection of religiously inspired art accumulated over centuries. The oldest objects date from the 8th century, the youngest from the 20th century. A showpiece is the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," a work by brothers Jan and Hubrecht Van Eyck. 2Provinciaal Cultuurcentrum Caermersklooster
Ghent 3Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth
Sint-AmandsbergThe Great Beguinage of St. Elizabeth is a testimony to the beguine movement in a setting of tranquility. 4Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij
GhentKunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij paints a picture of the abbey using the digital monk Allison. The monk addresses the visitor from a "movie guide. Most of the current buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries. The refectory, however, dates back to the Middle Ages. In addition to the permanent exhibi 5Heritage Centre ǀ Sisters of Charity JM
GhentThe Heritage Centre | Sisters of Charity preserves and tells the history of the Sisters of Charity and their achievements in the field of education, health care, and welfare. By extension, we tell the story of women religious in general, of their life behind the convent walls, and of the pioneeri