All religious buildings to visit in Ghent

Step into the sacred spaces of 5 religious buildings in Ghent. These structures offer a glimpse into the architectural and spiritual heritage of various faiths.

Are you fascinated by religious architecture and history? Here are the must-see religious buildings in Ghent:

  1. St. Bavo's Cathedral Ghent1

    St. Bavo's Cathedral Ghent

     Ghent
    St. Bavo's Cathedral Ghent is characterized by a collection of religiously inspired art accumulated over centuries. The oldest objects date from the 8th century, the youngest from the 20th century. A showpiece is the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," a work by brothers Jan and Hubrecht Van Eyck.
  2. Provinciaal Cultuurcentrum Caermersklooster2

    Provinciaal Cultuurcentrum Caermersklooster

     Ghent
  3. Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth3

    Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth

     Sint-Amandsberg
    The Great Beguinage of St. Elizabeth is a testimony to the beguine movement in a setting of tranquility.
  4. Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij4

    Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij

     Ghent
    Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij paints a picture of the abbey using the digital monk Allison. The monk addresses the visitor from a "movie guide. Most of the current buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries. The refectory, however, dates back to the Middle Ages. In addition to the permanent exhibi
  5. Heritage Centre ǀ Sisters of Charity JM5

    Heritage Centre ǀ Sisters of Charity JM

     Ghent
    The Heritage Centre | Sisters of Charity preserves and tells the history of the Sisters of Charity and their achievements in the field of education, health care, and welfare. By extension, we tell the story of women religious in general, of their life behind the convent walls, and of the pioneeri