The Saint Bavo Cathedral-Ghent

The Saint Bavo Cathedral (also known as Sint-Baafs Cathedral, or the

Dutch Sint Baafskathedraal) is the seat of the diocese of Ghent. It is

named for Saint Bavo of Ghent.

The building is based upon the Chapel of St. John the Baptist, a

primarily wooden construction; it was consecrated in 942 by

Transmarus, Bishop of Tournai and Noyon. Traces of this original

structure are evident in the cathedral's crypt.

The chapel was subsequently expanded in the Romanesque style in 1038.

Some traces of this phase of expansion are still evident in the

present day crypt.

In the subsequent period from the 14th through 16th centuries, nearly

continuous expansion projects in the Gothic style were executed on the

structure. A new choir, radiating chapels, expansions of the

transepts, a Chapterhouse, nave aisles and a single tower western

section were all added during this period. Construction was considered

complete June 7, 1569.

In 1539, as a result of the rebellion against Charles V, the old Abbey

of St. Bavo was dissolved. Its abbot and monks went on to become

canons in a Chapter that was attached to what then became the Church

of Saint Bavo. When the Diocese of Ghent was founded in 1559, the

church became its Cathedral. The church of Saint Bavo was also the

site of the baptism of Charles V.

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very nice shoot, congratulations

Excellent , just great , congrats //Salvador 

EXCELLENT,amazing perspective and exposure,top marks

Fantastic color tonality. An excellent composition from a creative POV. An image with masterful light-management. ...7... Best regards. 

Wow.. great perspective here, I was wonder, did You lie down to take this picture? I am amazed, this view is such original. The sharpness and lighting are very good, I really like this one.

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Thank you Xavier for your comment. B/R

Eduardo, Thank you so much.B/R

Salvador, I'm happy that you like it! Thank you Amigo!

Harry, I do appreciate your input and encouragements.B/R

Sumon, Thank you so much for your comment and rating, its greatly appreciated. B/R

Esteban, Thank you so much for your comment and rating and I'm happy that you like this image. Yes I lie down on the floor and took this shot and some others which I think this is the best of those pictures.

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My goodness Sadegh, this is beautiful. You take us around the world with your amazing photography.

Thank you very much Amir and I'm really happy that you enjoy traveling with me around the world.

Best wishes

Recently I saw a lot of this kind of church pictures.  Yours is standing out, with an original point of view. The contrast between the sunny area on top and the grey area in the bottom make it a stronger picture.

Well Done,

Ben

A really beautiful shot with very nice details, Sadegh!

Nice.I like the symmetry and the point of view. Greets.

Wonderful composition and exposure. What a timepiece. Excellent. FS