Saint Nicholas Church

Saint Nicholas Church

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Saint Nicholas Church

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Saint Nicholas Church is a fine example of Gothic architecture in Belgium and one of the most prominent landmarks in Ghent.

History

Dating back to the early 13th century, Saint Nicholas Church was built to replace an earlier Romanesque church, which burned down. Located in the old trade centre of Ghent, the church was particularly popular amongst merchants and sailors.

How to see Saint Nicholas Church

You can see Saint Nicholas church as part of a variety of guided tours of Ghent with Civitatis. That way, you can gain a deeper insight into the structure's interesting history!

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The central tower served as an observation post for defence purposes until the Belfry of Ghent was constructed.

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