Cathedral of Saint Bavo
The Cathedral of Saint Bavo is visited by thousands of tourists and Catholics, for whom this building is of particular interest. The famous cathedral is dedicated to Saint Bavo, and it is located in one of the major cities of Belgium - Ghent. Services are held here every day, and important holidays of the Catholic Church are held here.
Brief description
Initially, instead of the Cathedral of St. Bavo, there was a small wooden church, which was dedicated to St. John. It was reconstructed and given a Romanesque style. From the 14th to the 16th centuries, the church was repeatedly modified, so it was given a Gothic style. Two important rooms appeared in the temple, where the choir and the ambulatory were located. At the end of the 16th century, the construction of the Cathedral of St. Bavo was completely completed, and the date 1569 is considered the end of this grandiose construction. The church for a long time belonged to the Abbey of St. Bavo, and later, after the uprising of the townspeople, the diocese of Ghent was founded, which is located here today.
Features of the cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Bavo became famous due to the fact that it houses the Ghent Altar. The meaning of this altar is that all saints - prophets, apostles, forefathers go to worship the Lamb of God - Jesus Christ. The altar is considered one of the most important works of all world art; its authors are Jan and Hubert. It is noteworthy that quite a lot of burials have been preserved in the Cathedral of St. Bavo. Cal Bosch, Prince Ferdinand, Michelle of France and many other famous personalities are buried here. The cathedral is a real decoration of the city of Ghent and its main “highlight”.
If you are a fan of Gothic art and also want to see the wonders of world art, you should visit the Cathedral of St. Bavo, which gained worldwide fame thanks to the Ghent Altarpiece. It is safe to say that the cathedral has truly become a place where many Catholics come not only from Europe, but also from all over the world.
