Churches in Tongeren

Churches & Chapels

Tongeren, Belgium’s oldest city, preserves a diverse collection of religious landmarks ranging from the UNESCO-listed Gothic Basilica of Our Lady to rural pilgrimage sites. This collection highlights the architectural evolution of the region, featuring 13th-century Romanesque structures, Gothic parish churches, and the historic Beguinage church. Beyond the urban center, sites like the Kluis van Vrijhern hermitage and the Sint-Evermaruskapel in Rutten illustrate centuries of local devotion and regional heritage.

Churches & Chapels — Map

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Basilica of Our Lady, Tongeren

The Basilica of Our Lady, also called Old Cathedral of Tongeren, is the main place of Catholic worship in Tongeren, Belgium, and the former…

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Sint-Catharinakerk

A former Beguinage church in Tongeren, also known as St. Catherine's Church, representing the city's medieval religious history.

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Sint-Ludgeruskerk

A parish church in Neerrepen featuring a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Romanesque Revival architectural styles.

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Sint-Stephanuskerk

Gothic church located in the village of 's Herenelderen, recognized as a regional heritage site.

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Sint-Martinuskerk

Romanesque church in Berg dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours.

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Sint-Amanduskerk

Parish church located in Zammelen, dedicated to Saint Amandus.

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Heilige Kruisverheffingkerk Jesseren

The parish church of Jesseren, dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

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Sint-Pieterskerk

The parish church of Haren, a small village within the municipality.

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Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Loreto

Known as the Kluis van Vrijhern, this historic site serves as a hermitage and pilgrimage destination.

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Sint-Hubertuskerk

Church building in Henis designed in the Romanesque Revival architectural style.

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Heilig Huisje

A small chapel located near Herstappe in the province of Limburg.

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Sint-Gilliskapel

Small church building and regional heritage site located in Mulken.

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Sint-Gertrudiskerk

Parish church building located in the village of Riksingen.

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Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Weeën

Regional heritage chapel located in Vreren, dedicated to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows.

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Sint-Evermaruskapel

Historic chapel in Rutten associated with the local heritage of Saint Evermarus.

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