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.
A Sint-Aldegondiskerk
The former parish church of As, significant for its regional heritage and historical role in the local community.
B Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Tenhemelopnemingskerk
The parish church of Munsterbilzen, recognized for its regional architectural and cultural heritage.
C Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Historic Roman Catholic parish church located in the center of Zutendaal.
D Sint-Hubertuskerk
The parish church of Neerglabbeek, serving as a notable example of regional religious architecture.
E Sint-Hubertuskapel
A chapel situated at the intersection of four municipalities, serving as a local landmark northeast of Wiemesmeer.
Christus Koningkerk
A monumental "mining cathedral" built in the garden city of Waterschei to serve the neighboring coal mine community.
Sint-Dionysiuskerk
Neo-Gothic church from 1905 dedicated to Dionysius of Paris, featuring wheelchair-accessible facilities.
H Sint-Barbarakerk
Known as the "mining cathedral" of Eisden, this church was built specifically for the residents of the local mining district.
Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kleine en Grote Noden
Roman Catholic chapel designated as a regional heritage site.
J Sint-Gertrudiskerk
Parish church of Gruitrode dedicated to Saint Gertrudis of Nivelles.
K Kapel van het geheim leger
A 1947 chapel located near Munsterbos, built to commemorate the Secret Army resistance movement.
Hilvenkapel
Small Roman Catholic shrine.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hemelvaartkerk
Roman Catholic parish church.
Ave Maria
Roman Catholic place of worship.
H. Amandus
Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Amandus.
Kloazen Kapel
Roman Catholic chapel.
Sint Hubertus
Christian place of worship.
Sint-Amorskapel
Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Amor.
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