Mary-
Room

Mary in Museums and Churches in Belgium

In many museums, churches, and chapels, images of Mary can be seen, including statues, paintings, and tapestries. Central to these are depictions of Our Lady. Displaying Mary in art is more than preserving cultural heritage; it is about showcasing beauty and allowing it to resonate within the minds of visitors. This section includes museums, churches, chapels, and special places that I have had the privilege to visit.

Maria can also be seen in pilgrimage sites and in the "surroundings" of these places.

Jan van Wijk

Antwerp – Cathedral of Our Lady

The most striking feature in the centre of Antwerp is the Cathedral of Our Lady, which was built between 1352 and 1521. The cathedral's tower is 123 metres high, making it the…
read on

Bruges – Groeningemuseum

The Groeningemuseum in Bruges boasts a wealth of art dedicated to Mary. This museum holds a world-renowned collection of masterpieces from the medieval and Belgian modern art periods. Many...
read on

Bruges – Our Lady of the Potterie

The historic, former hospital complex Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie is located near the water of the Potterierei. The then hospital is now a museum. The organisation of the almshouse has existed since 1276...
read on

Bruges – Church of Our Lady

The Church of Our Lady is one of the most beautiful buildings in Flanders. The church is enriched with art treasures. Consequently, many people visit the church daily. The masterpiece is the marble “Madonna and Child”...
read on

Chièvres – Our Lady of the Fountain

Between Brussels and Lille, in the province of Hainaut, lies the town of Chièvres. In the centre of the town, on Rue Notre Dame, stands the Neo-Gothic chapel “Notre-Dame-de-la-Fontaine” from 1893.
read on

Hoogstraten – Beguinage Church

In 1380, Jan V of Cuijk (1355-1382), of Grave, Asten and Hoogstraten, gave the land on which the beguinage was to be built to the Beguines. The beguinage was founded in 1380 and is…
read on

Leuven - St. Peter's Church

On Leuven's Grote Markt stands the city's oldest church, namely St. Peter's Church. The church is a true work of art, both inside and out. St. Peter's Church is...
read on

Sint-Niklaas

In the centre of the Waasland town of Sint-Niklaas, overlooking the Market square, stands the monumental Saint Nicholas Church, where images of Mary are richly represented. The first structure of the church…
read on

St-Truiden – Beguinage

The history of the Saint Agnes Beguinage spans many centuries. In 1258, Willem van Rijckel, Abbot of the Benedictine Sint-Trudo from 1248 to 1272, donated land in Sint-Truiden to the...
read on

Westrozebeke – Veneration of Mary

Even before 1300, Mary was venerated in Westrozebeke. After the Battle of Westrozebeke on 27 November 1382, in which the Flemish, led by Philip van Artevelde (1340-1382), were defeated by a French…
read on

Westeren (Landen) – St. Amandus Church

In Wezeren, which is near Landen, stands a special church dedicated to Saint Amandus; missionary bishop and patron saint against gout, rheumatism, stress and nerve diseases. The monumental little church, which…
read on
©2026 Jan van Wijk - Mariakamer.nl - All rights reserved
Come2theweb