Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent
The Church of St. Nicholas 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 films and television shows are filmed in this place. Construction of the structure began in the 13th century.
History of the Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent
The fortress was built in the 13th century and was made in a special Romanesque style, which was then widespread in many developed European countries. The style of this Gothic style itself was called Scheldt Gothic, which got its name thanks to the famous Scheldt River.
The Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent was faced 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 a clear view of the surrounding area.
Features of the Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent
Few people know, but it was built on the famous Korenmarkt trading square, where trade guilds were located that traded silks, jewelry, tools and other goods. It should be noted that the Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent went through several reconstructions, due to which it slightly changed its external appearance, as well as the interior - the walls were decorated with new bas-reliefs, and some walls were also decorated with new icons brought here from different parts of Germany , Belgium and Holland.
The Church of St. Nicholas in Ghent is one of the most famous churches in all of Holland, as its style is exemplary for many other churches in Europe. If you like Gothic style and want to visit a real Catholic church, be sure to come to this cathedral; your impressions of the visit will remain positive.
