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Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey

Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey

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Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey

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Location: Westerlo, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Dominiek Van Dooren

October 21, 2025

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Above the gate are late-Gothic pointed-arch niches with statues of saints by G. Polders and J. Humbeeck from 1992. These depict the patroness Mary (the abbey is dedicated to Our …

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May 17, 2025

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In the gatehouse of the abbey, Romanesque influences from the 14th century can be found. The Gothic superstructure dates from the 16th century. Above the gate are statues of Saint Barbara, Saint Catherine and Our Lady, the patron saint of the abbey. On the left, below the gatehouse, is the former gatehouse where the old poor window can still be seen. In the past, the poor came here to beg for bread, beans or peas, a herring and a coin.

Source: toerismewesterlo.be/abdij-van-tongerlo

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

October 5, 2025

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Once through the gate, you'll find yourself in an oasis of tranquility. Enjoy it.

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