Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent

St. Nicholas Church in Ghent is considered one of the most visited churches in Europe. Not only believers come here, but also tourists from different countries. The building is widely known in the world due to the fact that movies and TV shows are filmed in this place. The construction of the structure began in the 13th century.

The history of St. Nicholas Church in Ghent

The fortress was built in the 13th century and was made in a special Romanesque style, which was then common in many developed European countries. The style of this Gothic was called Scheldt Gothic, which got its name due to the famous Scheldt River.

The Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent was lined with blue-gray stone, which was brought here from Turin. A distinctive feature of the cathedral is that, unlike other churches of that period, the bell on the church was erected above the middle cross, while the bells on other churches were erected above the facade. The towers placed on the churches were built here thanks to the city authorities. They decided that the towers would serve as defensive centers, with the help of which the surroundings were clearly visible.

Features of St. Nicholas Church in Ghent

Few people know, but it was built on the famous Korenmarkt shopping square, where merchant guilds that sold silks, jewelry, tools and other goods were located. It should be noted that the Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent has undergone several reconstructions, due to which it has slightly changed its appearance, as well as the interior interior - the walls were decorated with new bas-reliefs, and some walls were decorated with new icons brought here from different parts of Germany, Belgium and Holland.

St. Nicholas Church in Ghent is one of the most famous churches in the whole of Holland, as its style is exemplary for many other churches in Europe. If you like Gothic and you want to visit a real Catholic church, be sure to come to this cathedral, the impressions of the visit will remain positive.