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St Bavo’s Abbey, a hidden oasis. The abbey church to convert Ganda. 7 photos. ©Stad Gent - Dienst Toerisme. Ghent is an all-in city trip, with historic charm and modern-day vitality. Are you thrilled by mysticism? You’re bound to love these ruins. This site is steeped in history.
Saint Bavo's Abbey (Dutch: Sint-Baafsabdij) is a former abbey in the currently Belgian city of Ghent. It was founded in the 7th century by Saint Amand, who also founded Saint Peter's Abbey, Ghent, near the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers.
St Bavo’s Abbey is open from April until the end of October on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2.00 to 6.00 p.m. On Sunday afternoons, the Abbey neighbours are responsible for the reception. More information about prices, directions, and accessibility .
Learn about the 1,300-year history of St Bavo's Abbey, a powerful Benedictine monastery in Ghent, Belgium. Discover the abbey's architecture, relics, manuscripts and legends through nine points of interest with QR codes.
Saint Bavo's Cathedral, also known as Sint-Baafs Cathedral (Dutch: Sint Baafskathedraal), is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The 89-metre-tall (292 ft) Gothic building is the seat of the Diocese of Ghent and is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent .
Admire the Ghent Altarpiece and other art treasures in St Bavo's Cathedral. Travel through time and discover its eventful history in Augmented Reality.
You are standing on historic soil. In the 7th century, Amandus of Ghent founded St Bavo’s Abbey in an attempt to convert the residents of Ganda (Latin for ‘Ghent’). The ruins now make up one of the most poetic sites in Ghent.
