The Saint Lambert Chapel in Heverlee, Leuven, dates back to the 11th century. Once a wooden church later rebuilt in stone with a fortified tower, it remains a treasured landmark of Leuven’s religious and architectural heritage.
A Fountain Inspired by Leuven’s Historic Map Located on Herbert Hooverplein, the Waterpartijtjes Fountain is a modern tribute to Leuven’s...
The Hoge Heuvel College (Huis ’t Sestich) in Leuven, with origins dating to 1400, now houses KU Leuven’s Faculty of Economics. Restored in the 1990s, it blends history with modern academic life.
The Park Abbey (Abdij van Park) in Leuven, founded in 1129, is a well-preserved Norbertine monastery. It features the PARCUM Museum, a vast art collection, a historic library, and scenic abbey grounds.
The Yellow Balcony at Leuven’s Provincial House, created by Aglaia Konrad, is both a functional meeting space and a symbolic artwork. It reflects the relationship between government and population.
The Fiere Margriet statue in Leuven, created by Willy Meysmans in 1982, depicts the city’s legendary 13th-century saint. Remembered as a martyr whose body miraculously floated up the Dyle River, she remains one of Leuven’s most venerated figures.
The St. Michael’s Church in Leuven, built between 1650–1671, is one of Europe’s grand Baroque churches. Largely destroyed in 1944, it was rebuilt by 1950 and preserves significant statues and paintings.
Discover the story behind the 'Ode to Friendship' statue in Leuven, a symbol of camaraderie commissioned by the Men of the Year. Created by artist Dany Tulkens in 1987, the hot air balloon sculpture represents lifelong friendships in this vibrant city.
