Saint Peter's Abbey

Saint Peter's Abbey in Ghent is an architectural complex built across medieval and baroque periods, featuring exhibition halls, historic rooms, gardens with vineyards, and a public courtyard in the city center. The layout reflects different styles from various eras, showing how the community expanded and adapted over centuries.

The abbey was founded in the seventh century by missionary Amandus and became the wealthiest religious institution in Flanders. It served as a burial place for regional rulers and played an important role in the region's religious and economic history.

The abbey functions as an exhibition center, presenting art collections and historical artifacts throughout its preserved rooms. Visitors can observe how the Benedictine community lived here and what artistic treasures accumulated over the centuries.

The abbey is freely accessible to visitors in areas including cloisters, courtyard, and gardens, with online booking available for exhibitions. The central location in Ghent makes it easy to reach, and the open areas welcome casual walks.

The original dining wing still displays medieval architecture and documents the traditional living conditions of the Benedictine monks. These rooms offer a rare look into the daily life of the monks from past centuries.