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St Bavo’s Cathedral, Ghent: Ticket prices, hours, parking & visitor guide (2026)

In Ghent, a Gothic cathedral houses the world's most stolen artwork — the Van Eyck brothers' Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. This 24-panel altarpiece that has survived iconoclasm, theft (13 times including by Napoleon and the Nazis), and a 1934 panel theft where one section…

Wells Cathedral in Somerset, South-West England.

Wells Cathedral, Wells: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

The first time I saw Wells Cathedral in Somerset, I walked through Penniless Porch – the 15th-century gateway from the marketplace – and the west front appeared suddenly, overwhelming and absurdly detailed. Over 300 medieval statues cover the facade in tiers, creating what's essentially a…

Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, England.

Ely Cathedral: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Ely Cathedral rises from the flat Cambridgeshire fenland like a ship sailing across an inland sea – which is exactly what locals call it: "the Ship of the Fens." When I first approached Ely by train, I spotted the cathedral from miles away, sitting on…

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal: Visitor guide with ticket prices & hours

Tour the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. This guide provides ticket prices, mass schedules, and visiting hours for the landmark. Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal hits you the moment you walk through the doors. When I first visited, I stopped dead in my tracks – the interior…

The Nave of Lichfield Cathedral in Lichfield, the West Midlands.

Lichfield Cathedral: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A complete visitor guide to Lichfield Cathedral. Find up-to-date ticket prices, opening hours, and information for your visit to the historic triple-spired landmark. Lichfield Cathedral is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires, and when you first spot them rising above the Staffordshire countryside,…

Almería Cathedral: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A guide to Almería Cathedral's architecture and history. Find current ticket prices and essential information for visiting this fortified Spanish cathedral. Almería Cathedral looks like someone built a fortress and then remembered halfway through that it was supposed to be a church. And that's essentially…

Berlin Cathedral: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting Berlin Cathedral in Berlin, Germany? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, accessibility, and the building's history. Berlin Cathedral – or Berliner Dom – is impossible to miss when you're exploring Museum Island. That massive green dome rises up like it's trying…

The twin towers of Lisbon Cathedral, Portugal.

Lisbon Cathedral: Ticket price, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting Lisbon Cathedral in Lisbon, Portugal? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. Lisbon Cathedral – or Sé de Lisboa – sits in the heart of the Alfama district looking like a fortress that wandered into…

Lincoln Cathedral: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A complete visitor guide to Lincoln Cathedral. Find up-to-date ticket prices, opening hours, and essential information for your visit to this historic site. How much does Lincoln Cathedral cost? Quick answer: Adult entry to Lincoln Cathedral costs £12.50, Monday to Saturday, or £10.50 on Sunday.…

7 of the best cathedrals to visit in Spain

Discover seven of the best cathedrals to visit in Spain. Explore the history and architecture of these magnificent Spanish religious sites, from Seville to Burgos. The cathedrals of Spain reflect the nation’s complex history. They showcase architectural transitions from Moorish design to soaring Gothic styles.…