Dinant

Historic Churches & Abbeys

Explore Dinant’s architectural and religious history through its prominent Gothic and Romanesque structures. The collection includes the 13th-century Collegiate Church of Our Lady with its iconic pear-shaped bell tower, the 12th-century Premonstratensian Abbey of Leffe, and the ancient Romanesque Collegiate Church of Saint-Hadelin in Celles. These sites showcase Mosan architecture, featuring centuries-old stone masonry, ornate Baroque interiors, and historical significance ranging from medieval pilgrimage centers to monastic foundations along the Meuse river valley.

Collegiate Church of Our Lady

The Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Dinant is a Roman Catholic collegiate church located in Dinant, a city in Wallonia, on the banks of…

Abbaye Notre-Dame de Leffe

Founded in 1152, this Premonstratensian monastery is the historical birthplace of Leffe beer. The abbey features a combination of medieval foundations and later architectural styles, situated just north of Dinant's city center.

Église Saint-Lambert

A 13th-century Gothic church located in the historic village of Bouvignes. It stands as a significant example of Mosan Gothic architecture and serves as a landmark of the historical rivalry between Bouvignes and Dinant.

Église Notre-Dame

A 17th-century Baroque sanctuary in Foy-Notre-Dame, known for its remarkable coffered ceiling consisting of 145 painted panels. The site remains a significant pilgrimage destination in the Wallonia region.

Collégiale Saint-Hadelin

An 11th-century Romanesque masterpiece and one of the oldest churches in Belgium. It features a massive Westwork, a preserved crypt, and architectural elements characteristic of the early Mosan style.