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Sint-Niklaas

Jan van Wijk 10 June 2026 No comments

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…

Amsterdam

Jan van Wijk 20 May 2026 No comments

In the Beguinage Chapel, dedicated to Saints Joannes and Ursula, a painting of “The Assumption of Mary” is affixed near the main altar. The artwork was created in 1649 by the leading, Catholic,…

Meerssen – Basilica

Jan van Wijk 28 March 2026 No comments

In the centre of Meerssen in Limburg stands the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, also called the Basilica of Saint Bartholomew. A small chapel has been located on this spot since around 800, built in…

Munstergeleen – Father Karel Chapel

Jan van Wijk 24 March 2026 No comments

The chapel is part of the building complex of the Carolus Houben Mill, dedicated to Father Karel, born Johannes Andreas (Karel) Houben (1821-1893). He was canonised in 2007…

Ghent – St Bavo's Cathedral and more

Jan van Wijk 27 February 2026 No comments

In the Flemish city of Ghent, countless monuments stand. Among these are centuries-old churches, where Our Lady can be encountered. Opportunities to see Mary in churches and on facades include…

Kortrijk – Church of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 20 February 2026 No comments

At the end of the 12th century, Baldwin IX (1171-1205), Count of Flanders (1194-1205), made a promise to build a church on his domain. In 1203, the construction of...

Antwerp – Cathedral of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 11 February 2026 No comments

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…

Dinant – Collegiate Church of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 5 February 2026 No comments

The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame (Collegiale Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) is a 13th-century Gothic monument built from Dinant limestone. Construction began in 1227 and continued until the mid-

Waasmont (Landen) – Church of Saint Pancras

Jan van Wijk 3 February 2026 No comments

The Saint Pancras Church was built around 1760 in the Neoclassical style using brick and natural stone. The house of worship is part of a unique, walled castle complex with a farm, church, and castle. The church features...

Westeren (Landen) – St. Amandus Church

Jan van Wijk 14 January 2026 No comments

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…