Zoenzo is a sculpture by Henk Visch in cast aluminum about 3.60 meters high and 1.25 meters in diameter. The figure stands in the courtyard, in front of the new entrance tower of the Social...
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The canal from Leuven to the Dyle is one of the oldest canals in Belgium, only the Lisseweegse Vaartje near Bruges and the Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal are older. Leuven had lobbied for more than two...
Curious about the best Leuven Instagram spots? (Part 1) "Leuven, nestled in the heart of Vlaams Brabant, is a haven for photography enthusiasts and Instagram aficionados alike. Its picturesque blend of gothic architecture, cobblestone...
Real name Émile Albert Kayenberg, Albert Giraud was born on June 23, 1860, in Leuven, into a family of merchants. He studied law at the University of Leuven. He left university without a degree and...
No one knows who created this piece and the exact date of its creation is also lost in time. It hangs in M Leuven without the signature of its artist and without the date of...
Explore the seven ancient wonders of Leuven as detailed by Edward Van Even in 1895. Discover historic landmarks, legends, and architectural marvels that contributed to Leuven’s venerable image. Dive into Leuven’s rich history by visiting these legendary sites. For more on Leuven’s fascinating past, check out our detailed articles here.
The Romanesque gate from 1218-1222 is the only remnant of the Sint-Elisabethgasthuis, which was founded here around 1080-1090 under Henry III, Count of Leuven. After a fire in 1363 and a major reorganization at the...
The memory of those who fell in the battle for universal suffrage (18 April 1902 – 18 April 2002). The drawings are made by marble and copper – 6 by 6 meters, 81 square tiles...