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St. Michael’s Church, Ghent, Belgium

Reviewed by a Fine Traveling Editor

St. Michael’s Church Photo submitted by FT Editor
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Rating: 5

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GALLERY T: +32 9 234 28 69 Sint-Michielsplein, 9000
Ghent, Belgium 51° 3' 14.02'' N,
3° 43' 14.71'' E

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"Towerless but houses Van Dyck's "Christ dying on the cross"."

Despite its rather humble exterior St. Michael’s Church in Ghent is an example of Neo-Gothic interior. Most importantly, it houses Rococo and neoclassic statues as well as 18^th century and Baroque paintings, including "Christ dying on the cross" by Anthony Van Dyck. St. Michael’s Church is devoted to Archangel Michael, as you can tell by its name, and it took years to be completed as interference such as destructive fires and religious conflicts changed the original plans. That's why now this church looks incomplete with its tower-less appearance.

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