Heritage Sites of Turnhout

Turnhout’s architectural landscape is defined by its transition from a medieval ducal seat to a regional industrial hub. This collection features the 12th-century castle of the Dukes of Brabant, the towering 92-meter neo-Gothic spire of Heilig Hartkerk, and the UNESCO-listed Beguinage. The list also highlights the city's industrial and rural past through preserved brick windmills and the 19th-century railway freight station, offering a detailed look at the Kempen region's heritage.

Kasteel van de Hertogen van Brabant

A 12th-century fortress and former residence of the Dukes of Brabant. This moated complex in the city center now serves as the Court of First Instance.

Sint-Pieterskerk

A richly decorated basilica featuring an early Gothic core dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, located on the central market square.

Heilig Hartkerk

A monumental neo-Gothic church reaching a height of 92 meters. It is one of the most prominent brick structures in the regional skyline.

Sint-Franciscus van Assisikerk

Located in the Schorvoort district, this parish church is a notable example of mid-20th-century modernist ecclesiastical architecture.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Berg Carmelkerk

A Roman Catholic parish church serving the village of Zevendonk, representing the traditional religious architecture of the Turnhout outskirts.

Grote Bentel

A historic brick belt windmill. While no longer operational for grinding grain, it remains a preserved landmark of the area's agricultural history.

Begijnhofmuseum

Set within the UNESCO-listed Beguinage, this museum documents the daily life, traditions, and history of the beguines in Turnhout.

Taxandria

Housed in the 16th-century 'Huis met de Mispel,' this museum explores the archaeological and cultural history of the Taxandria region.

Goormolen

A historic windmill and regional heritage site located on the northern outskirts of the city.

Oud-goederenstation Turnhout

A preserved industrial site consisting of the city's former railway freight station, reflecting Turnhout's 19th-century economic development.