In 942, a wooden church was founded on this site, which, as a result of additions and reconstructions in the 14-16 centuries, turned into a majestic Gothic cathedral. But the interior of the temple is made in the luxurious baroque style. What to pay attention to?
- Ghent altarpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck. For five hundred years of existence, they tried to buy it, destroy it, hide it and steal it. But again and again the altar returned home to the Cathedral of St. Bavo. A copy of the altar is on public display. If you wish, you can see the original (cost 4 euros).
- a magnificent carved pulpit made of oak and marble in 1745 by Delvaux;
And the strongest impression is made by the sounds of the harp, which fill the entire space of the cathedral. Divine music in the right place...Address: Sint-Baafsplein square. Free admission.
- Ghent altarpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck. For five hundred years of existence, they tried to buy it, destroy it, hide it and steal it. But again and again the altar returned home to the Cathedral of St. Bavo. A copy of the altar is on public display. If you wish, you can see the original (cost 4 euros).
- a magnificent carved pulpit made of oak and marble in 1745 by Delvaux;
And the strongest impression is made by the sounds of the harp, which fill the entire space of the cathedral. Divine music in the right place...Address: Sint-Baafsplein square. Free admission.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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