Campo Santo, Ghent

Name: Campo Santo
Address: Visitatiestraat 13, Ghent, 9040, Belgium
Telephone: +32 9 216 79 20

#34 among attractions in Ghent

Cemetery, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Campo Santo of Ghent, Belgium, is a famous Roman Catholic public burial ground in Sint-Amandsberg. The Campo Santo has been declared an historical monument by the government. This cemetery is located in the district of Dampoort. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°3'53"N, 3°45'0"E

Address

Visitatiestraat 13Sint-Amandsberg (Syngemkouter)Ghent 9040 Belgium

Contact

+32 9 216 79 20

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Day trips

Campo Santo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Nicholas Church, St Bavo's Cathedral, Belfry of Ghent, Huis van Alijn.

1.4 miSW
Late Gothic church with rich interiors
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10th-century Romanesque cathedral
St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent
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14th-century belfry and watch tower
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1.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Huis van Alijn, Ghent
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1 miSW
Sailing, Park, Marina
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1.5 miSW
Forts and castles
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1.3 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
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Square
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1.4 miSW
Square
Woodrow Wilsonplein, Ghent
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1.3 miSW
Square, Historical place, Architecture
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1.4 miSW
51°2'55"N • 3°43'48"E
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36 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Campo Santo?

Nearby attractions include Park Potuit, Ghent (7 min walk), Groot Begijnhof Sint-Amandsberg, Ghent (14 min walk), Dampoort, Ghent (19 min walk), Logos Foundation, Ghent (21 min walk).

How to get to Campo Santo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Campo Santo:

Bus

Sint-Amandsberg Grondwetlaan • Lines: 38, 39, 70, 71, 72, 74, 76, 77, 78 (4 min walk)
Sint-Amandsberg Visitatiestraat • Lines: 38, 70, 71, 72, 74 (7 min walk)

Train

Gent-Dampoort (19 min walk)

Tram

Stop (24 min walk)
Gent Heilig Kerst • Lines: 4 (24 min walk)