The church of Park Abbey towers over the site. Already 2 years after the foundation of the Norbertine abbey in 1129, a Romanesque chapel stood here. In the current church, traces of the 13th century Romanesque church can still be seen. In the 16th and 17th centuries, important changes were made.

The church is mainly in classicist white stucco with baroque decorations and elements in faux-marbre. The interior contains baroque statues and furniture with wood carvings and important paintings about the life of Saint Norbert and his great example Christ.

Source and more information: visitleuven.be/sint-jan-de-evangelistkerk

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Beautiful church on a beautiful estate, there are still monks here.

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1. Park Abbey – View of Park Abbey and Ponds loop from Leuven

6.11km

01:34

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Park Abbey and Ponds – Gravel Path to Park Abbey loop from Cadol

5.50km

01:24

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Park Abbey – Arenberg Castle loop from Great Beguinage

13.6km

03:32

80m

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

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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St. John the Evangelist Church (Abbey Church Park Abbey)

1. Park Abbey – View of Park Abbey and Ponds loop from Leuven

2. View of Park Abbey and Ponds – Gravel Path to Park Abbey loop from Cadol

3. Park Abbey – Arenberg Castle loop from Great Beguinage

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