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Abbey Church of Tongerlo

Abbey Church of Tongerlo

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Abbey Church of Tongerlo

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Location: Westerlo, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Dominiek Van Dooren

October 21, 2025

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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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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 13 May

11°C

6°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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