Chapelle du Vieux-Cimetière, Romanesque chapel and museum in Soignies, Belgium
The Chapelle du Vieux-Cimetière features stone walls characteristic of 12th-century architecture and houses archaeological collections within its preserved structure.
Built between the 12th and 17th centuries, this chapel transformed into a museum in 1896 under the guidance of the Royal Circle of History and Archaeology.
The museum displays numerous artifacts from excavations and historical objects that document the evolution of Soignies through different time periods.
Visitors can access the museum on the first Sunday of each month from May to October between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
The chapel stands in the former cemetery grounds, which contain over 150 monuments connected to families who worked with the regional Blue Stone industry.
Location: Soignies
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.58100,4.07118
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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