Achtersikkel

Achtersikkel is a square in Ghent, East Flanders, Flanders. Achtersikkel is situated nearby to the theater building Miryzaal, as well as near the church Biezekapelletje.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St Bavo’s Cathedral and Belfry of Ghent.

St Bavo’s Cathedral

Church

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Saint Bavo's Cathedral, also known as Sint-Baafs Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The 89-metre-tall Gothic building is the seat of the Diocese of Ghent and is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent. St Bavo’s Cathedral is situated 120 metres southeast of Achtersikkel.

Belfry of Ghent

Museum

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The Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium; the other two belonging to Saint Bavo's Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Belfry of Ghent is situated 120 metres west of Achtersikkel.

Royal Dutch Theatre

Theater building

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The Royal Dutch Theatre Dutch: Koninklijke Nederlandse Schouwburg, or KNS, is a theater building in the Belgian city of Ghent. The theater is located on the northern side of Sint-Baafsplein, which was created in 1897 by demolishing older buildings that obstructed the view of the Saint Bavo Cathedral.