Koninklijke Nederlandse Schouwburg

The Koninklijke Nederlandse Schouwburg is located on Sint-Baafsplein in Ghent. Next to the theater you will find St Bavo's Cathedral. The theater was built in the 19th century and the building was designed by architect Edmond De Vigne. A large arched field with a brightly colored mosaic has been incorporated into the facade. This mosaic depicts Apollo and the Muses. The niches contain statues of the most important chambers of rhetoric in Ghent at the end of the 19th century. The interior of the theater is neo-Renaissance and eclectic. The theater was thoroughly restored between 1987 and 1993. The building is used for performances by, among others, the Nederlands Toneel Gent. Every season you can enjoy beautiful theater productions with Flemish and Dutch top actors. You can also settle down in the cafe for a beer or a cup of coffee or take a look in the foyer if you would like to see this beautiful building from the inside.