Church of Saint Anne, Aldeneik, church in Aldeneik, Belgium
The Church of Saint Anne in Aldeneik is a building from the 12th century that blends Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The solid construction features three wide side aisles, small windows with rounded arches, and a tower with a steeple rising above the roof.
The church was founded around the year 700 as a wooden structure by two sisters named Harlindis and Relindis. The stone building was constructed later in the 12th century, while the choir was redesigned in the 13th or 14th century in Gothic style.
The church takes its name from Saint Anne and was originally part of a Benedictine convent founded by two sisters. This name and the traditions associated with it shape the identity of this place in the local community today.
The church can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday between 9 in the morning and 5 in the evening, with full access from May to September. The building is easily reached on foot and sits in a quiet, flat area that is also suitable for walking or biking.
Inside the church are wall paintings from the 14th century that rank among the oldest in Belgium and depict scenes from the past. A particularly notable element is the so-called stick stone, an old stone carved with a stick-like pattern that represents a small but important relic from the building's history.
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