St. Nicholas’ Church

A stunning representation of the Scheldt Gothic style of architecture, the St. Nicholas’ Church will leave you rather spellbound with its gorgeous façade and its sheer size. One of the oldest and most prominent attractions in the city of Ghent, and one of most well-known landmarks in Belgium, the church was initially built in the 11th century and was later rebuilt in the 13th century, after it got burnt in massive fires. The ornate exterior of the blue-grey stone, the soaring spires on its roof, and the stunning church tower constructed above the crossing of the nave and transepts (not the entrance) give this landmark an ethereal and distinctive appeal. The stained glass windows inside the church are exemplary works on their own, and will definitely leave you gaping at them.