Saint Michael's Church, Ghent
Saint Michael's Church, Ghent, Gothic parish church in Ghent, Belgium
The church features a combination of Gothic and Baroque architectural elements with a flat-roofed tower measuring 46 meters in height.
Construction of Saint Michael's Church started in 1440, with two phases of building interrupted by religious conflicts and financial limitations in the 16th century.
The church contains numerous artworks, including the 1630 painting 'Golgotha' by Anthony Van Dyck depicting Christ on the cross with Passion figures.
Saint Michael's Church opens Monday through Friday from 14:00 to 17:00, with guided tours available through the Monumental Churches of Ghent organization.
The brewers' guild provided free beer to potential vandals during iconoclastic riots to protect the church from destruction.
Location: Ghent
Inception: 1440
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, baroque architecture, baroque revival
Website: http://mkgent.be/nl/kerk/sint-michielskerk/
GPS coordinates: 51.05361,3.71917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
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