The museum displays old and new art inspired by Leuven’s versatility. The collection mainly focused on Leuven and Brabant's art production. The impressive architecture is designed by Belgian top architect Stéphane Beel. The museum is...
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St. Gertrude’s Church (Sint Geertruikerk) was an Augustine abbey. The church was built from the 14th to the 16th century. The tower has an openwork spire, dating from 1453. Inside is an 18th-century carillon. The...
Discover the historic Saint Lambert Chapel in Arenberg Castle Park, Heverlee. Originally built in the 11th century, the chapel reflects Leuven's rich architectural and religious heritage. Visit the Saint Lambert Chapel on your next trip to Arenberg Castle Park, and discover more about Leuven’s rich history.
The fountain,Waterpartijtjes, on the Herbert Hooverplein takes the form of the street plan of Leuven, as Jacob van Deventer, the famous Dutch cartographer, drew it in 1550.It consists of 60 water sprays, and 68 light...
The former college of the Hoge Heuvel (Huis't Sestich) is located in the Naamsestraat, opposite the Van Dale college, and at the highest point of the center of Leuven. The college buildings are arranged around...
Park Abbey (Abdij van Park) is one of the best-preserved abbey sites in Flanders and the Netherlands. Norbertine monks have lived here since 1129. There is PARCUM museum and the house Polyphony or simply stroll through the grounds...
Numerous works of art have literally been integrated into the provincial house: the most eye-catching is of course the yellow balcony, clearly visible to everyone on the sidewall of the provincial house, by the Austrian...
The statue of Fiere Margriet was designed by Willy Meysmans and unveiled in 1982. There are different legends about Margriet. Blessed Margaret of Leuven is a popular saint from Leuven. She is the patroness of martyrs...