Saint Peter's Church
The 15th-century Saint Peter’s Church is a classic example of Late Gothic architecture.
About Saint Peter's Church
The church with belfry was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1999. From the Dirk Boutslaan, you can clearly see the towers have never been completed due to an unstable soil.
In 2020, the fully restored Saint Peter's Church reopened with a revamped layout and visitor experience. Here, you can discover a unique collection of artworks that are still kept in their original sites. The church treasures come to life through an innovative experience via tablet or hololens.
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Tips for your visit
Aside from Bouts' work, the church houses many other art treasures, like the 'Triumphal Cross' by Jan Borman, the tomb of Henry I and the chapel of ‘Proud Margaret’. Take a look: Visit the church and its treasures in 360°
Plan your visit
Address
Sint-Pieterskerk
Grote Markt 1
3000 Leuven
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How to get there?
- By bus
Stop Rector De Somerplein
All busses in the direction of the city centre
Route planner - On foot or by bike
Distance from the train station: 1,1 km
Distance from Visit Leuven: 280 m - By car
Parkings in the neighbourhood: Ladeuzeplein & Heilig Hart
Accessibility
- The Saint Peter's Church is located on the Grote Markt, in the centre of Leuven. The Grote Markt is accessible for wheelchair users. The ground consists of fairly flat cobblestones, with a gutter or manhole cover here and there.
- The Saint Peter's Church is largely accessible to wheelchair users:
- The entrance door to the church is a bit narrow (77 cm)
- The steps in the church are bridged with sometimes steep inclines
- You can use a helping hand to open the door to the counter and the door to the sacrament chapel
- The crypt can only be reached by stairs
- The church has an adapted toilet where you can make a lateral transfer (there is 80 cm of space in front of the toilet)
- Do you need guidance? Contact M Leuven on +32 16 27 29 29 or at info@mleuven.be
Openings hours and tickets
- 10:00-16:30
- Sundays and holidays: 11:00-16:30
- 01.10-31.03: closed on Wednesdays
Free entrance
Brochures on site
- Visitor's guide
- Family trail
More info
Read more about Leuven's monumental churches.
This church is part of the “Masters in Imagination” tourist route. In and around Leuven, eight religious heritage sites open their doors as part of 'Flemish Masters in Situ'. Come face to face with hidden and sometimes forgotten religious heritage gems, put on your headphones and let yourself be carried away by a titillating story.
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