The abbey church (built 1852-1858) is a true eye-catcher. It's worth a visit for its magnificent stained-glass windows, an ebony reliquary of Saint Siardus, the oak choir stalls (1957), the Klais organ (1933), the cross above the altar, the Infant Jesus of Prague, and two paintings by J.E. Quellin: The Wedding at Cana and Jesus Simon the Pharisee.
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 7, 2025

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A real must-see in the Kempen is without a doubt the Norbertine Abbey of Tongerlo.
The ideal time to visit this beautiful site? The first Sunday of the month! Then …

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May 17, 2025

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The Church of Our Lady was built from 1852 in neo-Gothic style to a design by P.P. Stoop. Worth mentioning are the choir stalls, the organ, two paintings by J.E. …

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1. Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – Tongerlo Abbey loop from Westerlo

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2. Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey – De Ster Junction loop from Westerlo

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3. De Ster Junction – Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey loop from Tongerlo

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Location: Westerlo, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Abbey Church of Tongerlo

1. Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – Tongerlo Abbey loop from Westerlo

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3. De Ster Junction – Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey loop from Tongerlo

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