Heritage Sites of Bilzen
Bilzen’s heritage is anchored by the grand Alden Biesen castle, a 16th-century commandery of the Teutonic Order. The landscape features the 7th-century Munsterbilzen Abbey, founded by Saint Landrada, and the medieval ruins of Jonckholt near Hoelbeek. Visitors can explore a collection of historic religious architecture, including the Sint-Ursulakerk and the Sint-Quintinus tower, alongside industrial heritage like the Zangerheimolen, an overshot watermill on the Molenbeek.
A Alden Biesen Castle
Alden Biesen is a 16th-century castle in Belgium, located in the small village of Rijkhoven in the municipality of Bilzen in the province…
B Ruine van Jonckholt
Medieval fortress ruins near Hoelbeek, consisting of the foundations and earthworks of an unfinished 13th-century castle.
C Munsterbilzen Abbey
Munsterbilzen Abbey was an abbey of Benedictine nuns in Munsterbilzen, Limburg, Belgium, founded in around 670 by Saint Landrada.
D Alden Biesen Castle
Alden Biesen is a 16th-century castle in the small village of Rijkhoven, municipality of Bilzen, province of Limburg, Belgium.
E Zangerheimolen
Overshot watermill on the Molenbeek in Eigenbilzen, marking the final remaining portion of a historic double mill.
F Kasteel Zangerhei
Surviving buildings of a former estate and castle complex located in Eigenbilzen.
G Kasteel Weyer
Historic manor farm in Hoeselt, featuring traditional Limburgish rural architecture.
H Oude Kerktoren
Historic tower of the Sint-Quintinus church in Hees.
I Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Tenhemelopnemingskerk
Parish church of Munsterbilzen, located adjacent to the historic abbey site.
J Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk
Historic church located within the 16th-century Alden Biesen commandery complex.
K Sint-Martinuskerk
Parish church serving the village of Martenslinde.
L Sint-Ursulakerk
Parish church in Eigenbilzen featuring a central location and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
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