Religious Heritage Sites
Genk’s religious landscape is a reflection of its industrial history and multicultural community. This collection features the impressive "mine cathedrals"—grand churches like Heilig-Hartkerk and Christus Koningkerk built to serve 20th-century mining neighborhoods—alongside Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic churches. The list also highlights the city's diversity through its numerous mosques, such as the Moroccan-style Hassan Ibn Tabet, and traditional sites like the Wiemesmeer Lourdes Grotto.
A Heilig-Hartkerk
An eclectic parish church in Winterslag and one of the region's significant "mine cathedrals," built to serve the local mining community.
B Sint-Martinuskerk
The central parish church of Genk, located at Crypteplein.
Christus Koningkerk
A prominent "mine cathedral" situated in the Waterschei garden suburb, adjacent to the former coal mine.
D Sint-Albertuskerk
A "mine cathedral" serving the Zwartberg district, located on the central church square.
E Sint-Eventius
The parish church serving the Winterslag district of Genk.
F Sint-Jozefkerk
The local parish church for the Sledderlo neighborhood.
G Oekraïens-Katholieke kerk
Serving the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community, this church is located in the Waterschei district.
H Oekraïens-Orthodoxe kerk
Also known as the Archangel Michael Church, this site serves the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox community.
Moskee Hassan Ebno Tabit
A mosque built in the Moroccan architectural tradition.
Islamitische moskee
Islamic place of worship.
Yunus Emre-moskee
Islamic place of worship.
Moskee BIF Milli Görüs Genclik
Mosque associated with the Milli Görüs community.
Turkse moskee Winterslag
Turkish mosque located in the Winterslag district.
Marokkaanse El Houda Moskee
Moroccan mosque serving the local community.
O Lourdesgrot Wiemesmeer
A traditional Lourdes grotto located on Grotstraat in Wiemesmeer.
Kapel Rollegem-Kapelle
Small Roman Catholic chapel.
Poolse Kapel
Polish Catholic chapel.
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