St Bavo's Cathedral
(Sint-Baafskathedraal)
Church and Historic and Protected Site
Binnenstad, Gent
"world-famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Hubert and Jan van Eyck"(6 Tips)"... of the Mystic Lamb, or Ghent Altarpiece, by van Eyck around 1432."(4 Tips)
"I’m very much not-religious, but this building was astonishing."(3 Tips)
"Take your time to see the other chapels aswell."(2 Tips)
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- Visit GentApril 17, 2014St. Bavo’s Cathedral houses an impressive number of art treasures. One work stands out above the rest: the world-famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, or Ghent Altarpiece, by van Eyck around 1432.
Audrey TolbertMarch 18, 2014The Ghent Altarpiece lives here and is worthy of the longest pilgrimage. The van Eyck bros knew what they were doing and the very informative and detailed audio guide will help properly explain it.- Visit GentMarch 28, 2012St. Bavo’s Cathedral houses an impressive number of art treasures. However, one work stands out above the rest: the world-famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Hubert and Jan van Eyck around 1432.
Dan Mondragón SomeraJanuary 2, 2019Stunning cathedral, on the outside it’s not that amazing but on the inside it wows your mind. Be respectful and follow the “no photos” rule.
JordiAugust 8, 2012Nice black and white marble altar, astonishing pulpit and red brick walls. Must see: Van Eyck's Mystic Lamb altarpiece. 4€ (audioguide in many languages included: be fresh to hear all the comments!)
- Visit GentJune 26, 2012The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb is the absolute masterpieceof medieval art. Grand with overwhelming detail. This altarpieceby the Van Eyck brothers is an absolute must-see.
- Hana VAugust 6, 2023Amazing place. Mystic lamb (lamgods) is a must see! Take your time to see the other chapels aswell.
Robin BertelsAugust 11, 2014The lower left panel of The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, The Righteous Judges, was stolen in 1934 and never found. Self-proclaimed thief Arsène Goedertier has taken its hiding-place to his grave.- Visit GentMarch 20, 2014Saint Bavo's Cathedral is home to the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the most influential artworks and key player in 'The Monuments Men'. In 'The White Queen,' the cathedral figures as York Cathedral.
Tourist Information Center - Visit GentMarch 20, 2014Saint Bavo's Cathedral is home to one of the most influential artworks ever: the Ghent Altarpiece, key player in 'The Monuments Men'. The Cathedral figures as York Cathedral in 'The White Queen'.
Larisa GrollemondApril 3, 2017Make sure to see the real Van Eyck, not just the reproductions installed in various chapels.- Harry RobertsMarch 5, 2015I’m very much not-religious, but this building was astonishing. The size and intricacy was humbling. Pop in, even if only for a few minutes.
Vasily K.July 21, 2012A VERY long stairs , but a fantastic view from the top. The same stairs for a way down!
Check the skeleton of the whale behind the altar!
You have to visit this when you are in gent. Very famous painting: "het lam gods"
Sam PerezJanuary 11, 2013Vale muito a pena, é linda, tem várias obras, cripta, um local onde se faziam julgamentos. Linda! Free.
CésarJuly 22, 2014Hay catedrales más interesantes, pero sólo ésta tiene ‘La Adoración del Cordero Místico', una joya de la pintura universal que te dejará boquiabierto. Cobran 4 euros por verla, pero como si fueran 40.
Gernot NawratilOctober 23, 2017Sehr schöne Kathedrale! Besuch lohnt sich! Noch nie eine solche spezielle Kathedrale gesrhen...
Angelina ZhirinasAugust 29, 2014Кроме шедевра Ван Эйка тут есть на что ещё посмотреть, церковь невероятно красивая. Часов в 16 в субботу попали на органный концерт.- Le VolSeptember 4, 2018От собора в полном восторге! По насыщенности содержания, это настоящий музей.
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