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Tree shrine with benches

Tree shrine with benches

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Tree shrine with benches

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Location: Malle, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Viviane

May 5, 2025

A tree chapel is a small religious chapel or shrine that is placed in or on a tree. You mainly find them in Catholic regions such as Flanders, Wallonia, Bavaria and Tyrol, and they are part of popular devotion.

Characteristics of a tree chapel:
Often dedicated to Mary or a saint (such as Saint Anthony or Saint Roch).
Usually consists of a small box, niche or sculpture attached to the trunk of a tree.
Sometimes the tree itself is hollow and serves as a "natural chapel".
You often see them along hiking trails, country roads or at crossroads as a place of reflection or protection for travelers.
Why a tree chapel?
Symbolism: The tree as a symbol of life in combination with religion gives a deeper spiritual meaning.
Accessibility: For people on the road, it serves as a place for prayer or rest.
Popular belief: Often hung out of gratitude or as a plea, for example for healing or protection.

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Tree shrine with benches

1. View of Zwart Water Lake – Saint Martin's Church loop from Oostmalle

2. Shaded path – View of Zwart Water Lake loop from Westmalle

3. St. Martin's Church – Religious Artwork loop from Westmalle

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