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View of the Drie-Eenheid Velp (Emmausklooster, Kasteelklooster Bronckhorst, and Vincentiuskerk)

View of the Drie-Eenheid Velp (Emmausklooster, Kasteelklooster Bronckhorst, and Vincentiuskerk)

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View of the Drie-Eenheid Velp (Emmausklooster, Kasteelklooster Bronckhorst, and Vincentiuskerk)

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Location: Grave, North Brabant, Netherlands

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2. Sint-Elisabethkerk – John S. Thompson Bridge loop from Grave

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3. Keent Sluice (1882) – Emmaus Monastery loop from Overlangel

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Wandel & Co

March 28, 2024

On the outskirts of Velp, three religious buildings together form a special ensemble, which has become popularly known as the Trinity: the Emmaus Monastery, the Bronckhorst Castle Monastery and the Vincentius Church.

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Wappie

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A triangle of silence, history, and Brabant monastic culture

In the heart of Velp, three striking sites lie almost as neighbors: the Emmaus Monastery, the Bronckhorst Castle Monastery, and the Vincentius Church. Together, they form a compact yet surprisingly rich concentration of religious heritage – a place where Brabant's monastic history is tangible in its stones, gardens, and ancient lanes.

The Emmaus Monastery is the largest and most recognizable complex. Built in the early 20th century, the monastery exudes the subdued atmosphere of a time when religious communities still played a central role in village life. The long facades, the walled monastery garden, and the tranquility surrounding the building fit seamlessly into the landscape of Ons Kloosterpad (Our Monastery Path). For years, it was a place of reflection, study, and work rhythm, and that serenity still pervades.

A short distance away stands the Bronckhorst Castle Monastery, a striking name that recalls its original purpose. The complex has its roots in an old estate and was later used by religious congregations. Therefore, it has a touch of both a country estate and a monastery. The combination of historic architecture and monastic simplicity makes it a unique transition between secular and religious heritage.

In between stands the Vincentius Church, a village church that has been the religious center of Velp for generations. The tower is a familiar silhouette in the landscape, and inside, you'll find the style characteristic of Brabant village churches: modest, yet with attention to detail and tradition. The church forms, as it were, the connecting link between the monasteries and daily village life.

Walking here, you move through a small area where three different layers of religious history intersect: the tranquility of monastic life, the allure of an old estate, and the familiarity of the village church. None of these three stands alone; together, they tell the story of Velp as a monastic village—a place where religion, culture, and history blend naturally.

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View of the Drie-Eenheid Velp (Emmausklooster, Kasteelklooster Bronckhorst, and Vincentiuskerk)

1. Van Sasse Pumping Station – View of De Nijverheid Windmill loop from Balgoij

2. Sint-Elisabethkerk – John S. Thompson Bridge loop from Grave

3. Keent Sluice (1882) – Emmaus Monastery loop from Overlangel

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