Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk, Ghent

Name: Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk
Address: Emilius Seghersplein, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 9 236 36 38

#78 among attractions in Ghent

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Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk (address: Emilius Seghersplein) is a place located in Ghent (Vlaanderen region) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 30 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°3'32"N latitude and 3°42'13"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Gent Weversstraat (bus, 1 min walk), Stop (tram, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Holy Corner (church, 10 min walk), Rabot (historical place, 11 min walk), Prinsenhof (historic walking areas, 14 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°3'32"N, 3°42'13"E

Address

Emilius SegherspleinBrugse Poort-Rooigem (Drongensteenweg)Ghent 9000 Belgium

Contact

+32 9 236 36 38

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Nearby attractions include: Saint Nicholas Church, Design museum Gent, Belfry of Ghent, Gravensteen.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk?

Nearby attractions include Holy Corner, Ghent (10 min walk), Rabot, Ghent (11 min walk), Prinsenhof, Ghent (14 min walk), The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health, Ghent (15 min walk).

How to get to Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk:

Bus

Gent Weversstraat • Lines: 17, 18 (1 min walk)
Gent Seghersplein • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)

Tram

Stop (9 min walk)
Gent Brugsepoort • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)