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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…

Walsbets (Landen) – Church of St John the Baptist

Jan van Wijk 7 January 2026 No comments

In the village of Walsbets, which lies near Landen, stands an ancient church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The oldest part of the building dates from the 13th century. The two-nave,

Kampen – Icon Museum

Jan van Wijk 3 January 2026 No comments

In the Icon Museum Kampen, many creations can be seen, particularly of the Mother of God and Saint Nicholas. The museum also displays magnificent jewels. The oldest icons in the collection…

Langeweg – Chapel of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 14 July 2025 No comments

The Mary Chapel in Langeweg was built in 1951. It is a former, brick, octagonal baptistery in the Neo-Romanesque style. The chapel has a small tower on the roof. Candles are lit daily in the Mary Chapel.

Zevenbergschen Hoek – Chapel of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 11 July 2025 No comments

In the Brabant village of Zevenbergschen Hoek stands a Marian chapel that has previously been located in other places. Now the Marian chapel is at its third address, as for the third time in the...

Welberg – Chapel of Our Lady

admin 13 March 2025 No comments

In the village of Welberg, within the municipality of Steenbergen, on Hoogstraat number 19, near a football pitch, stands a Mary chapel. The chapel dates from 1933. Next to the chapel stands a...

Weert – Museum W

admin 13 March 2025 No comments

The W Cultural History Museum is located in the old town hall, opposite St. Martin's Church. The building was completed around 1550 and has, over the many years, undergone some...