Churches, abbeys & beguinages

Beguinages

Leuven has both a grand and small Beguinage. The Grand Beguinage is a ‘village within the city’ and is a listed UNESCO world heritage site.

Stroll through a network of streets, squares, and parks. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A cosy street in the shade of the Saint Gertrude’s Church

Abbeys

Visit Leuven’s four abbeys. Each one has its own unique character. There is a cycling loop linking them together for you.

One of the best-preserved abbey sites in Europe with avenues, ponds, meadows and Museum PARCUM

A hidden emerald gem

Unique church and cemetery

With the loveliest view

Churches

The info panels in the church teach you about its history and details. You can visit the churches of Leuven from April 1st until September 30th.

Experience Flemish Master Bouts with a hololens or discover the church and its art treasures with the visitor guide

Fabulous front façade

With the sepulchre of Father Damien

Zicht op de Sint-Kwintenskerk in de Naamsestraat

Brabantine High Gothic style chancel

In the Great Beguinage (UNESCO)

Sint-Jan-de-Evangelistkerk in Abdij van Park

In Park Abbey

Zich op de toren van de SInt-Geertruikerk

In Saint Gertrude's Abbey

Currently closed due to renovation

Het pittoreske Groot Begijnhof in Leuven

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In the modernist Van Reeth building

In the church leaflet you will find information per church and the current opening hours.

Monumental Churches (pdf, 2.36 MB)

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Churches, abbeys & beguinages

Beguinages

Great Beguinage

Small Beguinage

Abbeys

Park Abbey

Saint Gertrude's Abbey

Vlierbeek Abbey

Keizersberg Abbey

Churches

Saint Peter's Church

Saint Michael's Church

Saint Anthony's Chapel

Saint Quentin's Church

Saint John the Baptist Church

Saint John the Evangelist’s Church

Saint Gertrude's Church

Saint Jacob's Church

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