Sint-Jorishof

Sint-Jorishof is a house in Ghent, East Flanders, Flanders which is located on Botermarkt. Sint-Jorishof is situated nearby to the university Hogeschool Gent: Koninklijk Conservatorium, as well as near the theater building Royal Dutch Theatre.

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Type: House
Description: Gothic building in the center of Ghent, Belgium
Address: Botermarkt 2, Gent, 9000

Places of Interest Nearby

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

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 100 metres southwest of Sint-Jorishof.

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 170 metres southeast of Sint-Jorishof.

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.