Bezienswaardigheden in Leuven

Leuven's Essential Landmarks

Leuven showcases a rich tapestry of Brabantine Gothic architecture and academic history. This collection highlights the city’s architectural jewels, from the intricately carved 15th-century Town Hall to the monumental St. Peter’s Church. Explore the UNESCO-listed Great Beguinage, a serene restored historical quarter, and the iconic University Library overlooking Ladeuzeplein. The list also includes the Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis, Belgium’s oldest botanical garden, and the Renaissance-style Arenberg Castle, reflecting Leuven’s long-standing status as a premier center of learning and heritage.

Leuven's Essential Landmarks — Kaart

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Leuven Town Hall

The Town Hall of Leuven, Belgium, is a landmark building on that city's Grote Markt square, across from the monumental St. Peter's Church.

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St. Peter's Church, Leuven

Saint Peter's Church in Leuven, Belgium, is a Roman Catholic church built in the 15th century in the Brabantine Gothic style.

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Great Beguinage

The Great Beguinage of Leuven is a well-preserved beguinage and completely restored historical quarter containing a dozen streets in the…

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Grand Béguinage, Leuven

One of the most beautiful UNESCO-listed béguinages.It has been completely restored several decades ago by the local university.

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Grote Markt

The Grote Markt listen of Leuven, Belgium is situated between the Oude Markt and the Rector De Somerplein and near both the Bondgenotenlaan…

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Ladeuzeplein

The Mgr. Ladeuzeplein is a square in the center of Leuven. The square was named after a former rector of the Catholic University of…

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Grote Markt

The Grote Markt listen of Leuven, Belgium is situated between the Oude Markt and the Rector De Somerplein and near both the Bondgenotenlaan…

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M – Museum Leuven

M – Museum Leuven or simply M is an art museum in the inner city of Leuven, Belgium, which was officially opened in 2009.

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Academic libraries in Leuven

The city of Leuven in Belgium was the seat of three successive universities, each of which had a notable academic library.

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Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis

The Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis is a botanical garden in Leuven, Belgium, dating from 1738.

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Sint-Donatus Park

The Sint-Donatus Park is an urban park with a village green in Leuven, Belgium.

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Château of Arenberg

The Château of Arenberg or Arenberg Castle is a Flemish Renaissance style château in Heverlee, close to Leuven, Belgium.

Andere lijsten

Universitair Erfgoed Leuven