Architecture in Belgium

Architectural Masterpieces

This collection highlights Belgium’s rich architectural heritage through twelve notable churches and civic buildings. Featuring styles from Gothic and Neo-Gothic to Baroque, Classicism, and Renaissance, the list includes UNESCO landmarks and regional masterpieces located in Bruges, Namur, Mons, and other historic cities.

Architectural Masterpieces — Map

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A

Church of Our Lady

Historic Gothic church renowned for its towering architecture and significant religious artworks, including Michelangelo's marble Madonna and Child.

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B

Basilica of the Holy Blood

Medieval Roman Catholic basilica featuring Gothic and Romanesque architecture, housing a relic of the Holy Blood.

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C

Provincial Court

Easily recognizable by its multiple decorative spires, this building is one of the most beautiful examples of the Gothic Revival style in…

D

Kopkapel

Neo-Gothic chapel characterized by its modest size and religious function.

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E

St Aubin's Cathedral

St. Aubin's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Namur, Belgium, and the country's only cathedral in academic Late Baroque style.

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F

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaartkerk

Neo-Gothic parish church located in Eksaarde, part of Lokeren municipality.

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G

Sint-Laurentiuskerk

Pseudobasilical cruciform church in Lokeren combining Baroque and Gothic elements.

H

Église Notre-Dame-des-Récollets

Roman Catholic parish church in Liège Diocese with Baroque architectural features.

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I

Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church

Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mons, Belgium, named in honour of Saint Waltrude.

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J

Collégiale Notre-Dame et Saint-Domitien de Huy

Roman Catholic collegiate church in Huy, notable for its Gothic architecture.

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K

Église Saint-Georges

Gothic church in Limbourg, a historic monument in the province of Liège.

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L

St Anne's Church

A Gothic church used to stand here, but was replaced by this marvellous Baroque church with a mural of the Last Judgement.

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