Genk

Luoghi religiosi a Genk

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.

Religious Heritage Sites — Mappa

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Heilig-Hartkerk

An eclectic parish church in Winterslag and one of the region's significant "mine cathedrals," built to serve the local mining community.

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B

Sint-Martinuskerk

The central parish church of Genk, located at Crypteplein.

C

Christus Koningkerk

A prominent "mine cathedral" situated in the Waterschei garden suburb, adjacent to the former coal mine.

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D

Sint-Albertuskerk

A "mine cathedral" serving the Zwartberg district, located on the central church square.

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E

Sint-Eventius

The parish church serving the Winterslag district of Genk.

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F

Sint-Jozefkerk

The local parish church for the Sledderlo neighborhood.

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G

Oekraïens-Katholieke kerk

Serving the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community, this church is located in the Waterschei district.

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H

Oekraïens-Orthodoxe kerk

Also known as the Archangel Michael Church, this site serves the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox community.

I

Moskee Hassan Ebno Tabit

A mosque built in the Moroccan architectural tradition.

J

Islamitische moskee

Islamic place of worship.

K

Yunus Emre-moskee

Islamic place of worship.

L

Moskee BIF Milli Görüs Genclik

Mosque associated with the Milli Görüs community.

M

Turkse moskee Winterslag

Turkish mosque located in the Winterslag district.

N

Marokkaanse El Houda Moskee

Moroccan mosque serving the local community.

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O

Lourdesgrot Wiemesmeer

A traditional Lourdes grotto located on Grotstraat in Wiemesmeer.

P

Kapel Rollegem-Kapelle

Small Roman Catholic chapel.

Q

Poolse Kapel

Polish Catholic chapel.