St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Overview

St. Bavo's Cathedral is a renowned Roman Catholic church in Ghent, Belgium, known for its stunning architecture and the famous Adoration of the Mystic Lamb altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers.

The cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and houses one of the most important works of early Netherlandish art.

Religious Architectural Historical

Location

Address

Sint-Baafsplein 1, Ghent

Neighborhood: Ghent City Center

Coordinates

51.052200, 3.722200

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Admission

Adults

12 EUR

Children

6 EUR

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

full day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• flowers
• gardens

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

EUR

Typical Costs

entry 12 EUR

parking 5 EUR

food 10 EUR

souvenirs 15 EUR

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

St. Bavo's Cathedral App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Brussels Airport

Distance: 55 km

Travel Time: 1 hour

taxi

80 EUR 1 hour

public_transport

20 EUR 1.5 hours

From City Center

Distance: 1 km

walking

free 15 min

bus

1.50 EUR 10 min

taxi

10 EUR 5 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hallo

thank_you Dank je

where_is Waar is

how_much Hoeveel kost dit

beautiful Mooi

ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

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Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas

prohibited areas interior exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Gravensteen Castle

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Castle

Ghent Belfry

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Historical Tower

Reviews

4.5

Based on 2,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+32 9 223 1212

info@sintbaafskathedraal.be

www.sintbaafskathedraal.be

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