Hoge Kempen National Park

Historic places of worship in Hoge Kempen National Park

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 — Map

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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.

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