Kapel van Helshoven, Religious hermitage in Helshoven, Borgloon, Belgium
The Kapel van Helshoven is a small chapel with Gothic features located in Helshoven, Borgloon, Belgium. The building contains notable furnishings including a Gothic pulpit and a confessional, both from the 16th century.
The chapel was founded in 1254 by the Knights of St. John and later destroyed during conflict. It was rebuilt in 1661 and has remained at this location ever since.
The chapel served as a home for hermits who lived there for centuries in spiritual dedication. Visitors can sense today how this place was shaped by people committed to a contemplative way of life.
Access to the chapel is straightforward, and visitors can see the interior furnishings in their original setting. It is helpful to check weather conditions beforehand, as the building sits in a rural area with varying conditions depending on the season.
Above the chapel entrance, a coat of arms of a commander from Alden Biesen fortress remains visible since the building's reconstruction. This emblem connects this small chapel to the broader network of medieval power and influence in the region.
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