A Medieval Parish Church
The St. Quentin Church (Sint-Kwintenskerk) in Leuven is one of the city’s medieval parish churches, located on a hill near the Namur Gate. Built in Gothic style around 1440, it has long been a place of worship and local devotion.
A Place of Healing
For centuries, people prayed at St. Quentin’s Church seeking cures for illnesses such as dropsy, whooping cough, and children’s sicknesses. This tradition gave the church a special role in the spiritual and everyday lives of Leuven’s residents.
Architectural Highlights
The church features a nave with two aisles, a prominent projecting transept with blind transverse walls, and an originally Romanesque tower that reflects the layering of architectural styles over time.
Admired for Its Beauty
The renowned humanist Justus Lipsius once described St. Quentin’s as “Leuven’s most beautiful church”, a testament to its lasting impression on visitors throughout history.
(Source: https://www.visitleuven.be/en/saint-quentins-church, and other local sources), photo by Aslı Tezcan
