Historic Churches of Lier
Lier’s religious landscape spans centuries of architectural evolution, from the city's sole Romanesque structure, the Sint-Pieterskapel, to the grand Brabantine Gothic Sint-Gummaruskerk. This collection includes the Beguinage's Sint-Margaritakerk and the former Jesuit church, now repurposed as a cultural concert hall. These sites showcase a variety of styles including Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque, many of which are dedicated to the city's patron saint, Gummarus, and reflect the community's deep-rooted spiritual history.
A Sint-Gummaruskerk
A significant example of Brabantine Gothic architecture, this 14th to 16th-century church houses the relics of St. Gummarus and features notable historic stained-glass windows.
B Sint-Jacobskapel
A Roman Catholic chapel located on the Grote Markt, historically serving as a spiritual site for pilgrims and residents in the heart of the city.
C Sint-Pieterskapel
Situated opposite the Sint-Gummaruskerk, this chapel is the only remaining Romanesque building in Lier.
D Kluizekerk
A Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Gummarus, the patron saint of Lier.
Sint-Margaritakerk
Also known as the Beguinage Church, this structure is a central component of Lier’s historic beguinage district.
Concertzaal Jezuïetenkerk
A former Jesuit church now utilized as a cultural venue and concert hall, showcasing the adaptive reuse of the city's religious heritage.
Sint-Gummaruskapel
A chapel featuring Baroque architecture, dedicated to Saint Gummarus.
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