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Averbode Abbey Gatehouse

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Averbode Abbey Gatehouse

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Averbode Abbey Gatehouse

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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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2. Averbode Abbey – Footbridge Over Weefbergven loop from Averbode

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3. Footbridge Over Weefbergven – Rietvijver loop from Averbode

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November 5, 2023

The Gothic gatehouse of Averbode Abbey from the 14th century is built from iron sandstone, two stories high, with a steep gable roof between stepped gables with the original roof truss. The ground floor on the field side consists of a basket arch entrance gate and pedestrian gate between the heavy buttresses, the upper floor has elaborate niches with neo-Gothic statues, placed after a major restoration of 1909-1910, by J. Geerts between monastery frames in the center and a cross frame on the far left and right. On the inside, the first floor contains a small niche between four asymmetrically placed windows. On the second floor, the facade is openwork with two ball frames and a central round-arched window. Centrally located in the roof on the roof frame is a loading hatch with a lifting beam in a lifting box. inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/42758 There was also a restoration in 1988-1989.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

May 23, 2025

When you enter, you immediately notice the iron sandstone gatehouse that dates from the 14th century. The dark brown building contrasts with the beautiful white sandstone (Gobertange) of the baroque abbey church from the 17th century.
Don't walk too fast. Take the time to look at the beautiful statues in the front facade.

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Jeff S

December 12, 2023

Don't forget to go through to admire the beautiful building...

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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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