City of Ghent - Tourism - Saint Bavo's Cathedral


T o u r i s m

S a i n t B a v o ' s C a t h e d r a l

This splendid cathedral on St. Bavo's Square combines various styles: Romanesque style (the crypt), high Gothic and late Gothic. Emperor Charles V was christened in St. Bavo's Cathedral in 1500.

The christening chapel contains the famous masterpiece 'The Mystic Lamb'. This work of art by the Van Eyck brothers from 1432 is considered to be a high point in 15th century Flemish art - an absolute must!

The renowned P. P. Rubens is represented here by his 'The Entry of St. Bavo into the Monastery' (1623). The cathedral organ in playful baroque style (1653) is the largest to be found anywhere in the Benelux. The crypt contains a number of beautiful tombs in addition to frescos from the 15th and 16th centuries, numerous graves, and a rich collection of church paraphernalia.

Cathedral + Crypt

1 April - 31 October:
Mondays to Saturdays: 8.30am. to 6.00pm.
Sundays: 1.00pm. to 6.00pm.
1 November - 31 March:
Mondays to Saturdays: 8.30am. to 5.00pm.
Sundays: 1.00pm. to 5.00pm.
Closed:
1 January and Sunday mornings
Ecclesiastical holidays (mornings)
Visiting the cathedral during ecclesiastical rites is not permitted.
Admission: free

Mystic Lamb

1 April - 31 October:
Mondays to Saturdays and public holidays: 9.30am. to 5.00pm.
Sundays: 1.00pm. to 5.00pm.
1 November - 31 March:
Mondays to Saturdays and public holidays: 10.30am. to 4.00pm.
Sundays: 1.00pm. to 4.00pm.
Admission:
Mystic Lamb:
Adults: € 3.00 (including audio-guide)
Children: € 1.50
Adults in a group: € 2.50
Tickets can be purchased up to 45 minutes before closing time.

The tower can only be visited during the Ghent Festivities (3rd week of July). It is open every day from 11.00am. to 6.00pm.

Address for Correspondence:

katrien.vandersypt@kerknet.be

Interior Saint Bavo's Cathedral

The Mystic Lamb

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