The Village Church O-L-V-visitation was originally a castle church from the 12th century. The tower was rebuilt in 1664. Places of interest include the listed and restored Van Peteghem organ, a painting by Theodoor Van Thulden (1606-1669), a student from Rubens' school. The annual St. Anthony's celebration takes place in and around the church (on Sunday January 17 or the following Sunday). This celebration is accompanied by the sale of pig heads. There is a war memorial with, among others, Frans Neukermans, one of the first casualties on May 10, 1940 at the capture of Fort Eben-Emael.

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The building was planned on a hill and was surrounded by a cemetery. In broad outline it is a neoclassical building of brick and natural stone. It includes a built-in …

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