Saint Nicholas Church

Saint Nicholas Church

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Saint Nicholas Church

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  • Free Walking Tour of Ghent
    10.00 08/06/2026
    Samuele Virtuani
    Paullo , Italy

    A truly high-quality cultural and historical experience. Arn was truly engaging and passionate in explaining the highlights of Ghent's city center. I would love to have him as my tour guide again.

    I travelled with friends
  • Free Walking Tour of Ghent
    10.00 08/02/2026
    Amanda Ten Eyck
    Cerritos , United States
    I travelled with teenagers
  • Free Walking Tour of Ghent
    10.00 08/02/2026
    Ester
    Germany
    I travelled by myself
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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!

Did you know...

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

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