Historic Churches & Abbeys
Explore Dinant’s architectural and religious history through its prominent Gothic and Romanesque structures. The collection includes the 13th-century Collegiate Church of Our Lady with its iconic pear-shaped bell tower, the 12th-century Premonstratensian Abbey of Leffe, and the ancient Romanesque Collegiate Church of Saint-Hadelin in Celles. These sites showcase Mosan architecture, featuring centuries-old stone masonry, ornate Baroque interiors, and historical significance ranging from medieval pilgrimage centers to monastic foundations along the Meuse river valley.
A Collegiate Church of Our Lady
The Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Dinant is a Roman Catholic collegiate church located in Dinant, a city in Wallonia, on the banks of…
B Abbaye Notre-Dame de Leffe
Founded in 1152, this Premonstratensian monastery is the historical birthplace of Leffe beer. The abbey features a combination of medieval foundations and later architectural styles, situated just north of Dinant's city center.
Église Saint-Lambert
A 13th-century Gothic church located in the historic village of Bouvignes. It stands as a significant example of Mosan Gothic architecture and serves as a landmark of the historical rivalry between Bouvignes and Dinant.
D Église Notre-Dame
A 17th-century Baroque sanctuary in Foy-Notre-Dame, known for its remarkable coffered ceiling consisting of 145 painted panels. The site remains a significant pilgrimage destination in the Wallonia region.
Collégiale Saint-Hadelin
An 11th-century Romanesque masterpiece and one of the oldest churches in Belgium. It features a massive Westwork, a preserved crypt, and architectural elements characteristic of the early Mosan style.
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