Erfgoed in Bilzen

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.

Heritage Sites of Bilzen — Kaart

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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…

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Ruine van Jonckholt

Medieval fortress ruins near Hoelbeek, consisting of the foundations and earthworks of an unfinished 13th-century castle.

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Munsterbilzen Abbey

Munsterbilzen Abbey was an abbey of Benedictine nuns in Munsterbilzen, Limburg, Belgium, founded in around 670 by Saint Landrada.

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Alden Biesen Castle

Alden Biesen is a 16th-century castle in the small village of Rijkhoven, municipality of Bilzen, province of Limburg, Belgium.

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Zangerheimolen

Overshot watermill on the Molenbeek in Eigenbilzen, marking the final remaining portion of a historic double mill.

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Kasteel Zangerhei

Surviving buildings of a former estate and castle complex located in Eigenbilzen.

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Kasteel Weyer

Historic manor farm in Hoeselt, featuring traditional Limburgish rural architecture.

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Oude Kerktoren

Historic tower of the Sint-Quintinus church in Hees.

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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Tenhemelopnemingskerk

Parish church of Munsterbilzen, located adjacent to the historic abbey site.

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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk

Historic church located within the 16th-century Alden Biesen commandery complex.

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Sint-Martinuskerk

Parish church serving the village of Martenslinde.

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Sint-Ursulakerk

Parish church in Eigenbilzen featuring a central location and wheelchair-accessible facilities.