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Saint Christiana Chapel and Spring

Natural Monuments

Saint Christiana Chapel and Spring

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Saint Christiana Chapel and Spring

Name: Saint Christiana Chapel and Spring
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Location: Gavere, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Den Halsberg – De Rotse and Hofmeerspad loop from Gavere

7.96km

02:02

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. De Rotse and Hofmeerspad – d'Hekselkote loop from Dikkelvenne

7.27km

01:52

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3. The Warande Pond – De Rotse and Hofmeerspad loop from Vurste

28.2km

07:19

180m

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Erwin D.R

March 13, 2022

In front of a small park halfway up the slope is the "wonderful fountain of Saint Christiana" of 1913 in the form of a chapel: small bluestone building with front gable and crowning cross with pointed arch niche trimmed with columns and archivolts and inside a white marble statue of Saint Christiana. Above the inscription: "H. Christiana pray for us". Pedestal with copper gargoyle and semicircular water bowl in front, signed at the bottom right: "F. Van Elsen & zoon Ecausinnes". An inscription in the rear facade states: "In memory of their noble ancestors and of all the parishioners who were buried here around the first church that stood here until 1824 - this memorial stone was erected - RIP - By den Edelen Heer Karel graaf De Spangen and His Noble Wife Maria Countess De Spangen Born Margravine de Rodes". Chapel in honor of Saint Christiana. She came to Christianize the region and immediately caused a miracle: water in dry times. Christiana bubbled water in several places.

Inside the chapel there are several neo-Gothic sculptures. The undisputed showpiece is the polychrome reredos above the altar of the chapel. At the time, the artwork was donated by the city of Ghent. The work was made in 1865 by Blanchard from Heusden. We see Christiana and her entourage when they arrive in Dikkelvenne. They are blessed by Hilduardus and two deacons.

Furthermore, next to the altar one can also find the statues of Hilduardus and Christiana.

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Stephanie

January 4, 2025

The Christiana sources where waters and lemonades are still made are also on your path, an authentic regional product and exploitation. christiana.be

against the wall of the 'rotse' you will find the source above which the warehouse and house were built, and where spring water is still pumped up, purified and bottled daily.

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Jean De Smet

February 13, 2025

Beautiful place at the Bron with the chapel of Saint Christiana

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Location: Gavere, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Saint Christiana Chapel and Spring

1. Den Halsberg – De Rotse and Hofmeerspad loop from Gavere

2. De Rotse and Hofmeerspad – d'Hekselkote loop from Dikkelvenne

3. The Warande Pond – De Rotse and Hofmeerspad loop from Vurste

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