Heilige Kerstkerk, Catholic church in northern Ghent, Belgium
The Heilige Kerstkerk features a three-aisled nave with six bays, incorporating both late Gothic architecture and a neoclassical facade from 1812.
The church was established in 1550 after its previous location near Saint Bavo's Abbey was demolished in 1540 for the construction of a citadel.
The interior displays numerous paintings by Nicolaas de Liemaeckere depicting events from Christ's life, along with reliquaries containing items from various saints.
The structure remains partially hidden by surrounding residential buildings, with primary visibility limited to the western facade and northern sections.
Since 1994, the bow of the ship Rihera stands in the church square, marking the location's connection to Flemish inland navigation communities.
Location: Ghent
GPS coordinates: 51.06375,3.72972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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