A Historic Site in Naamsestraat
The former College of the Hoge Heuvel (Huis ’t Sestich) is located on Naamsestraat, opposite Van Dale College, at one of the highest points in Leuven’s city center.
Architectural Layout
The buildings are arranged around a four-sided courtyard, each side reflecting a different period of Leuven’s architectural history:
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North: House De Spiegel (c. 1400)
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South: the former college chapel
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East: the main wing, built in 1661
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West: the gate with side buildings (17th–18th century)
This mix of structures highlights the centuries-long evolution of the site.
From College to KU Leuven Faculty
Since 1994, the restored complex has been home to the Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics at KU Leuven. The restoration of De Spiegel House was completed in 1996, ensuring the preservation of this important historical site while adapting it for modern academic use.
(Source: https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/aanduidingsobjecten/42275)
photo by Aslı Tezcan
