Religious heritage

Discover Leuven's numerous beguinages, abbeys and churches.

Beguinages

Leuven has both a grand and small Beguinage. The Grand Beguinage is a ‘village within the city’ and is a listed UNESCO world heritage site.

Fietsen door het Groot Begijnhof

Great Beguinage

Stroll through a network of streets, squares, and parks. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Small Beguinage

A cosy street in the shade of the Saint Gertrude’s Church

Abbeys

Visit Leuven’s four abbeys. Each one has its own unique character. There is a cycling loop linking them together for you. 

Prachtig panorama van Abdij van Park

Park Abbey

One of the best-preserved abbey sites in Europe with avenues, ponds, meadows and Museum PARCUM.

Saint Gertrude's Abbey

A hidden emerald gem
Abdij van Vlierbeek in de zomer

Vlierbeek Abbey

Unique church and cemetery
Pandgang in Abdij Keizersberg

Keizersberg Abbey

With the loveliest view


In the church leaflet you will find information per church and the current opening hours.

Churches

The info panels in the church teach you about its history and details. You can visit the churches of Leuven from April 1st until September 30th.

Saint Peter's Church

Experience Flemish Master Bouts with a hololens or discover the church and its art treasures with the visitor guide.

Saint Michael's Church

Fabulous front façade

Saint Anthony's Chapel

With the sepulchre of Father Damien
Zicht op de Sint-Kwintenskerk in de Naamsestraat

Saint Quentin's Church

Brabantine High Gothic style chancel

Saint John the Baptist Church

In the Great Beguinage (UNESCO)
Sint-Jan-de-Evangelistkerk in Abdij van Park

Saint John the Evangelist’s Church

In Park Abbey
Zich op de toren van de SInt-Geertruikerk

Saint Gertrude's Church

In Saint Gertrude's Abbey

Saint Jacob's Church

Currently closed due to renovation
Het pittoreske Groot Begijnhof in Leuven

Leuven in 360°

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Boodschapkapel

In the modernist Van Reeth building
Downloads
Monumental Churches (pdf, 2.36 MB)

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Discover the highlights

These spots will make your trip to Leuven complete.
Koffiebar Madmum in de Tiensestraat

Coffee bars in Leuven you must visit

From cosy cafés with lively terraces and snug corners to specialty coffee shops with their own roastery, Leuven has a coffee spot for every taste

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