- The Saint Bavo Cathedral (also known as Sint-Baafs Cathedral, or the Dutch Sint Baafskathedraal) is the seat of the diocese of Ghent.
- Discover Saint Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent! See updated opening hours and read the latest reviews. Discover nearby hotels and dining for a perfect trip.
- St. Bavo's showpiece is the 24-panel altarpiece The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, completed by Jan van Eyck in 1432.
- In this article, you'll discover some of the most interesting facts about Saint Bavo's Cathedral, a building in Ghent that you simply have to visit when.
- When the Diocese of Ghent was founded in 1559, the church became its Cathedral. The church of Saint Bavo was also the site of the baptism of Charles V.
- St. Bavo's Cathedral Ghent is characterized by a collection of religiously inspired art accumulated over centuries.
- As you explore, see important icons such as the three medieval towers of Ghent: Saint Bavo Cathedral, Saint Nicholas' Church and the Belfry.
- Ghent's Saint Bavo's Cathedral has gone through a millennium of struggles to become a grand gothic temple with a rare art collection to boot.
- And much more. The Gothic Cathedral of St. Bavo is located on the square of the same name in the historic center of the Belgian city of Ghent.
- Ghent, Belgium April 9, 2020- The Saint Bavo Cathedral, one of three famous towers in the city Editorial Stock Photo.