St. Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent - FAMOUS for it's ARTWORK lost in time & Charles V Baptism

[@Dukeandbishop]

It has been a while since I was there, so nice to go on a virtual tour. And just a small addition regarding the Mystic Lamb. The Just Judges panel was stolen in 1934, together with John the Baptist. The last panel was returned by the thief but the Just Judges are still missing. Some BW pictures existed and a renaissance copy by Michael Cocxie, so a new panel was painted to replace it. It is almost an exact copy, but not quite. The theft is a mind-boggling mystery, lots of conspiracies surrounding it, so up to this day they keep digging for it. Someone even suggested it ended up in a garbage can at one point, ha ha.

[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

What a beautiful cathedral. Great capture 😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks for visiting

[@hikingontario]

Your footage was absolutely amazing! Wishing you an great day. Warm greetings from Canada!😃😃✅✅❤❤

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Wow, super high praise, thank you so much! x

[@trvlrd9718]

really enjoyed this alessa and brett amazing to hear about the lost painting, how incredible, dating that far back, thank you for an excellent tour

[@ItsArtByDonna]

History and narrative is always spectacular Alyssa with beautiful cinematography…Stunning gothic style is kept with great respect and care…

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much, you're so kind Donna x

[@ervinslens]

What a piece of architecture and history! Looks and sounds like a documentary! Love this episode!!!

[@TravelingTramps]

St. Bavo's is a magnificent Cathedral, Alessa and Brett. Both in stunning architecture and art! You relay it's rich history so well Alessa. So many pieces of art we're stolen by the Nazi's. While the "Monuments Men" did a magnificent job of finding many, so many remain lost today. A Raphael was discovered in the New England area of the US around 20 years ago in a local church. The parishioners had decided they didn't like it and it was sent to the basement for storage. Some years later when they were holding a rummage sale for church renovations one of the volunteers putting it together discovered it. Thought it looked old and original, took a photo and texted it to a friend who was an art expert with Sotheby's in New York. He received a text back within minutes and told not to move. They were on their way! Turns out that it was a known missing piece and the rummage sale for renovations became irrelevant! (it seems unusual that the 3 greatest Masters of the Italian Renaissance all knew each other and all had pieces stolen by the Nazis, some which still remain missing today) Loved this beautiful tour. Thanks so much for bringing us along.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Oh wow! I appreciate your comment Dave, it really was an interesting read! Incredible to hear about the Monuments men more. WOW, i mean in a rummage sale? how incredible! Another man's trash is another man's treasure? couldn't be more true haha!! Thank you so very very much for the very kind comments, you're support and you watching us and supporting means everything. x

[@WeGoPlacesTours]

Wow St. Bravo’s Cathedral is absolutely stunning! It literally gave me goosebumps when you walked in lol. Thank you for the wonderful history and tour! 👍😊🇨🇦

[@PinnedonPlaces]

So gorgeous, loved visiting, really does take your breath away seeing the architecture and experiencing the wonderful craftsmanship, so glad you enjoyed Christine, thank you!

[@Florian-Art]

Stunning cathedral 💓

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@seltsac]

an interesting tour around the cathedral,, European churches and cathedrals always blow my mind with their architecture. you've really done a great job showcasing and highlighting st bavos for us,, thank you 🤩

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you so much Steve!

[@dinglehopper85]

Wow, the cathedral looks absolutely amazing inside, I love the huge colourful windows. The are so many amazing details everywhere.

[@GENerationXplorers]

What an absolute stunning cathedral beautifully narrated as always with the fabulous history! Have a great weekend our favourite sibling duo 👍❤️

[@PhilipOlsen11]

What a place. Fantastic building and history 👌

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so much Phil, you're awesome, would love to see you snap here! It's quite the special cathedral.

[@thebeatentrack156]

What an absolutely wonderful place, thank you so much 😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you so much for the kindest comments

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Wow. A beautiful Cathedral this. Stunning throughout. Enjoyed hearing the history as always. Great job guys. Hope you both have a great weekend. Best wishes from Glos Vegas. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶‍♀️

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it Watto, thank you so much for the kind comments and of course the support - a special place that we will remember for awhile, so glad you enjoyed!

[@ScotlandFarAndNear]

Great big temple! It is beautiful both from outside and inside! Thanks for this informative video! 👍👍😊😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Isn't it just? Thank you again SNAF, you're awesome! x

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

A stunning video of your trip. Alessa and Brett you both knocked it out of the park. Filming and narration Beautiful 😍

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hello Alessa and Brett, this is a beautiful Cathedral, loved the tour around inside, the stained glass windows were beautiful. The inside was huge and stunning. The artwork was beautiful. Your narration of the history was lovely, take care and have a lovely weekend x Julie and Tony x

[@MattandBecExplores-lt9vf]

Wow! Loved this! 😊 Such a beautiful cathedral ❤. Loved the history as well 👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much you lovely pair! x

[@adzey156]

Like 11 Absolutely beautiful cathedral, thanks for showing us around Pinned on Places 👍

[@outwiththebutler]

What a place, very interesting video with some great history included 👍👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Very much appreciate you!

[@Traveler13]

Spectacular place

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much!

[@The_Brit_Girls]

Hi Alessa and Brett! I really enjoyed your tour of the impressive St. Bravo's Cathedral, Ghent. Your narration was very interesting to listen to, as always. I learnt a lot! The decor was stunning and the stained glass spectacular. Glad to hear that most of the plundered treasures were recovered. How intriguing that one piece is still missing. I wonder if it will ever be found? Thank you very much for showing us around. Have a great weekend! ❤

[@SightsWithSteve]

A beautiful place, so well kept & clean, great job!

[@johnnymac26]

Stunning looking building great work.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so very much Johnny

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Awesome. I was actually unaware there was a St Bavo in Ghent. I visited St Bavo in Haarlem so if you are ever in the neighbourhood Alessa and Brett....! What a stunning church. Amazing history between these magnificent walls. Fantastic filming, beautiful art and awesome commentary. Compliments to you both. 👌🇳🇱🙋‍♀🇳🇿

[@seb-depp]

Beautiful place.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

So gorgeous, so much to see and appreciate!

[@NaomisAdventures]

That's a beautiful cathedral

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

The cathedral is absolutely gorgeous! I enjoyed your tour and the history of the art pieces. It does make you wonder where the lost panal is located.

[@LEGOLIZED]

super great video of that wonderful cathedral. thanks for the share

[@robodrone5662]

A great piece of history 👌

[@C_Chronicles_8]

Awesome

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much c!