Ghent: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
Categories
- Historical place
- Museum
- Church
- Art museum
- Square
- Sacred and religious sites
- Gothic architecture
- Concerts and shows
- Theater
- History museum
- Event space
- Forts and castles
- Park
- Monastery
- Concert hall
- Neighbourhood
- Sport venue
- Sport
St Bavo's Cathedral
10th-century Romanesque cathedral St Bavo's Cathedral, a majestic testament to religious architecture, stands proudly in the historical city of Ghent, Belgium. This Gothic edifice, with its towering spire reaching 91 meters, is a focal point of the city's skyline and a repository of art and history.
Saint Michael's Church
Large church with interior artwork Saint Michael's Church stands as a historic beacon of faith in the heart of Ghent, Belgium. This majestic Gothic church, known for its soaring architecture, is a testament to the city's medieval past and has been a cornerstone of Ghent's skyline for centuries.
Saint Peter's Abbey
Saint Peter's Abbey, nestled in the historic heart of Ghent, Belgium, is a serene testament to the city's medieval grandeur. Originating from the 7th century, this ancient Benedictine monastery has stood as a silent witness to countless changes over the centuries.
Drongen Abbey
Drongen Abbey, or the Old Abbey, Drongen, is a monastic complex on the River Leie in Drongen, a part of the city of Ghent in East Flanders, Belgium. Formerly a Premonstratensian abbey, since 1837 the premises have belonged to the Jesuits. In 1998 the whole property, including the garden, was declared a protected monument.