The church building, designed by Eugène Gife, dates from 1852. A peculiarity in the design is that the transepts do not protrude, which is rare in this type of church. The pentagonal choir receives light through seven large windows. Although Wechelderzande was certainly not one of the richer villages in the Kempen at the time, the Sint-Amelbergakerk houses many art treasures.
The 37-metre-high protected church tower is a true gem of simple Kempen Gothic. It was probably built at the end of the 15th century. The spire dates from 1674-1675.
(Municipality of Lille)

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August 30, 2025

Ecclesiastically, Wechelderzande was a subsidiary church of Poederlee, which in turn was dependent on the parish of Vorselaar. In 1321, Poederlee, along with Wechelderzande, was separated from Vorselaar, and in 1572, Wechelderzande became an independent parish, as was Poederlee.
The current tower was built around 1500, and the spire was renewed in 1674-1675. In 1852, a new church was built to a design by Eugeen Gife, retaining the tower. In 1861, a neo-Gothic window was added above the entrance.

In 1995-1996, the church and tower were renovated. It is a neo-Gothic brick pseudo-basilica with a west tower in the Kempen Gothic style.
The west tower has five sections and a constricted spire. The choir is enclosed on three sides.

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The church boasts the painting: Glorification of Saint Amelberga by Theodoor Boeyermans (1664), a Descent from the Cross by Cornelis de Vos (1626), and Our Lady with Child Giving the Rosary to Saint Dominic by Michiel Coxie.
There are also several statues, including Saint Amelberga (15th or 16th century), Our Lady (circa 1600), Saint Hubert (circa 1700), Saints Peter and Paul (17th century), Saint Sebastian (18th century), and a Triumphal Cross (1525).
The northern portico altar, dedicated to Our Lady, dates from the early 17th century. The southern portico altar, dedicated to Saint Amelberga, dates from the same period. The organ dates from 1832 and was made by Delhaye. The baptismal font is 17th century and has a 16th century Gothic stone base.

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