Things to do in Flanders, Flanders: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

October 10, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best top things to do in Flanders, Belgium including Yunus Emre Mosque, Basilica of the Holy Blood, St. Walburga's Church (Sint-Walburgakerk), St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Carolus Borromeus Church, The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren, Sint-Pieters-abdij, Dadizele Basilica, Our Lady's Hospital and Church, Oudenberg Chapel.
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1. Yunus Emre Mosque

Wintergroenstraat 61, Genk 3600 Belgium +32 89 61 25 49 http://www.beautifulmosque.com/Mosque-Yunus-Emre-in-Genk-Belgium
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Yunus Emre Mosque

2. Basilica of the Holy Blood

Burg 13, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 33 67 92 [email protected] http://www.holyblood.com/
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4.5 based on 5,027 reviews

Basilica of the Holy Blood

This chapel contains a phial that reputedly contains Christ's blood brought back from the Crusades.

Reviewed By aline901 - Beirut, Lebanon

This is a beautiful Basilica that comprises two level churches. It is snugly located in a corner of Burg Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood consists of a Romanesque lower chapel and a Gothic upper chapel The lower level church, a dark Romanesque structure, is so beautiful and has amazing statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. The upper level church, connected by staircase, is amazing with modern and gothic style, houses the Relic of the Holy Blood. We were so lucky to visit on a Sunday morning when they held a mass and the Relic was on display afterwards for visitors to see it and get the blessings.

3. St. Walburga's Church (Sint-Walburgakerk)

Sint-Maartensplein, Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 44 46 46 http://www.visitbruges.be/en/sint-walburgakerk-st-walburghas-church
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

St. Walburga's Church (Sint-Walburgakerk)

Reviewed By specialplant - Singapore, Singapore

400m walk away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Beautiful interior with white marble pillars.

4. St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 225 16 26 http://www.sintbaafskathedraal.be/
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4.5 based on 3,171 reviews

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Reviewed By john_tabac - Southampton, United Kingdom

St Bavo’s Cathedral was a 12th century Romanesque church which dedicated to St John the Baptist. During the 15th and 16th centuries, was converted into the imposing Gothic St Bavo’s Cathedral. It has a rich history and it is also filled with art treasures. From the baroque high altar in white, black and red flamed marble, the Rococo pulpit in oak, gilded wood and marble, a masterpiece by Rubens, the Calvary Triptych by Justus van Gent, the Gothic sanctuary lamp, the opulent tombs of the Bishops of Ghent – and the world-famous Mystic Lamb. St Bavo’s Cathedral is still used for worship and although it has a sign that cameras are not allowed inside, everybody take pictures and security staff didn't say anything. Only in Mystic Lamb they don't allow pictures.

5. Carolus Borromeus Church

Hendrik Conscienceplein 12, Antwerp 2000 Belgium +32 477 62 37 94 http://carolusborromeus.com/
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4.5 based on 480 reviews

Carolus Borromeus Church

6. The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren

Westvleteren, Vleteren Belgium +32 57 40 03 77 [email protected] http://www.sintsixtus.be
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

The Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren

Reviewed By FyFazan - Oslo, Norway

You are not allowed entrance into the area without setting up an appointment first. Anyway, defintely worth to visit the place that makes "the best beer in the world", and enjoy the Westvleteren beers at the nearby restaurant "In de Vrede". A must visit when in Belgium.

7. Sint-Pieters-abdij

Sint-Pietersplein 9 Tweekerkenstraat, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 266 85 00 [email protected] http://www.langlevedemuziek.be
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Sint-Pieters-abdij

Reviewed By DrAndyDonovan - Fareham, United Kingdom

We took the "Alison" audio tour, which was really interesting and only slightly over-acted! The highlight was going into the church, where the tour goes up the back of the organ and you get an awesome view of the church from a balcony. Not to be missed.

8. Dadizele Basilica

Menin Road, Dadizele Belgium
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Dadizele Basilica

9. Our Lady's Hospital and Church

Budastraat 37, Kortrijk 8500 Belgium
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Our Lady's Hospital and Church

10. Oudenberg Chapel

Oudenberg, Geraardsbergen Belgium http://www.geraardsbergen.be/content/content/record.php?ID=1371#Oudenbergkapel
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Oudenberg Chapel

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