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Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Sittard)

Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Sittard)

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Sittard)

Hiking

4.6

(161)

Cycling

4.5

(40)

Location: Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands

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Tips

September 6, 2023

Cycling

In honor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, construction of the basilica began around 1875. On May 10, 1883, the church was made a “Basilica Minor” by Pope Leo XIII, the first in the Netherlands.
Sittard Basilica is definitely worth a visit, not only for its devotion to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, but also because the church is a surviving example of 19th century neo-Gothic architecture.

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June 8, 2023

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The church was founded for the purpose of the Sacred Heart Devotion established in Sittard in 1867 and replaced the much too small chapel of the Ursuline Monastery for this …

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June 8, 2023

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The Ursuline sisters came to Sittard in 1843 and settled in a former house known as the "Huis op de Berg". This building was built in 1642 by order of …

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Sittard)

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#1.

Great Church, Sittard – Keutelbeek loop from Sittard

10.8km

02:44

30m

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.4

(30)

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#2.

Ursuline Garden – Sittard Market loop from Sittard

6.11km

01:34

20m

20m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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5.0

(1)

25

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#3.

Sittard Market – Great Church, Sittard loop from Tüdderner Fenn

6.65km

01:43

30m

30m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

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Elevation 50 m

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Tuesday 10 November

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands

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