Saint Peter's Church
The 15th-century Saint Peter’s Church is a classic example of Late Gothic architecture.
About Saint Peter's Church
The church with belfry was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1999. From the Dirk Boutslaan, you can clearly see the towers have never been completed due to an unstable soil. In 2020, the fully restored Saint Peter's Church reopened with a revamped layout and visitor experience. Here, you can discover a unique collection of artworks that are still kept in their original sites. The church treasures come to life through an innovative experience via tablet or hololens.
Aside from Bouts' work, the church houses many other art treasures, like the 'Triumphal Cross' by Jan Borman, the tomb of Henry I and the chapel of ‘Proud Margaret’.
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Plan your visit
Address
Sint-Pieterskerk
Grote Markt 1
3000 Leuven
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How to get there?
You can reach the church by bike, car, public transportation or on foot.
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Openings hours and tickets
- 10:00-16:30
- Sundays and holidays: 11:00-16:30
- 01.10-31.03: closed on Wednesdays
Free entrance
Brochures on site
- Visitor's guide
- Family trail
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Read more about Leuven's monumental churches.
This church is part of the “Masters in Imagination” tourist route. In and around Leuven, eight religious heritage sites open their doors as part of 'Flemish Masters in Situ'. Come face to face with hidden and sometimes forgotten religious heritage gems, put on your headphones and let yourself be carried away by a titillating story.
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Jozef Vounckplein 2
3000 Leuven