Visitor's guide - Visit Gent

SINT-PIETERSP. 36SINT-PIETERSPLEIN[ Sint-Pietersplein ]ST PETER’S ABBEY[ Sint-Pietersabdij ]Sint-Pietersplein is the city’s square for large-scale events. Eachyear, the Mid-Lent Fair is held here. Many important archaeologicaldiscoveries were made during the construction of the undergroundcar park. You can admire them at the St Peter’s Abbey.The refectory wing of St Peter’s Abbey is authentically medieval. Thesplendid garden with its vineyard and ruins is a green oasis in theheart of the city. Every year, the St Peter’s Abbey hosts prestigiousexhibitions with international allure.OUR LADY OFST PETER’S CHURCHSint-Pietersplein[ O.L.V.-Sint-Pieterskerk ]ALISON, THE SECRETOF THE FALLENANGELSThis imposing church was built in 1629 on the foundations of theprevious Romanesque abbey church. The architect, Pieter Huyssens,was inspired by the great Italian Renaissance churches. The interioris impressive and the art treasures are unique. Not to be missed.Raphael was found dead in St Peter’s Abbey. An accident? Or murder?In seventeen episodes, the digital monk Alison will take youon an exciting and mysterious journey through the centuries-oldpassages of the abbey.