Národní park Hoge Kempen

Historická posvátná místa v Národním parku Hoge Kempen

Historic Places of Worship

Explore the architectural and spiritual evolution of the Hoge Kempen region through its diverse religious sites. This collection features grand early 20th-century "mining cathedrals" in Waterschei and Eisden, built to serve growing industrial communities. Alongside these are medieval-origin parish churches like Sint-Aldegondiskerk and the Neo-Gothic Sint-Dionysiuskerk. The list also includes smaller devotional sites, such as the 1947 Kapel van het geheim leger, which commemorates local resistance history.

Historic Places of Worship – Mapa

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Sint-Aldegondiskerk

The former parish church of As, significant for its regional heritage and historical role in the local community.

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B

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Tenhemelopnemingskerk

The parish church of Munsterbilzen, recognized for its regional architectural and cultural heritage.

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C

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

Historic Roman Catholic parish church located in the center of Zutendaal.

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D

Sint-Hubertuskerk

The parish church of Neerglabbeek, serving as a notable example of regional religious architecture.

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E

Sint-Hubertuskapel

A chapel situated at the intersection of four municipalities, serving as a local landmark northeast of Wiemesmeer.

F

Christus Koningkerk

A monumental "mining cathedral" built in the garden city of Waterschei to serve the neighboring coal mine community.

G

Sint-Dionysiuskerk

Neo-Gothic church from 1905 dedicated to Dionysius of Paris, featuring wheelchair-accessible facilities.

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H

Sint-Barbarakerk

Known as the "mining cathedral" of Eisden, this church was built specifically for the residents of the local mining district.

I

Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kleine en Grote Noden

Roman Catholic chapel designated as a regional heritage site.

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J

Sint-Gertrudiskerk

Parish church of Gruitrode dedicated to Saint Gertrudis of Nivelles.

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K

Kapel van het geheim leger

A 1947 chapel located near Munsterbos, built to commemorate the Secret Army resistance movement.

L

Hilvenkapel

Small Roman Catholic shrine.

M

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hemelvaartkerk

Roman Catholic parish church.

N

Ave Maria

Roman Catholic place of worship.

O

H. Amandus

Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Amandus.

P

Kloazen Kapel

Roman Catholic chapel.

Q

Sint Hubertus

Christian place of worship.

R

Sint-Amorskapel

Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Amor.