Affligem Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Hekelgem, Belgium
The stone buildings of Affligem Abbey spread across extensive grounds, featuring Gothic Revival and classical architectural elements in Flemish Brabant region.
Founded in 1062 by six reformed knights who received land from Count Hermann II of Lotharingia, the abbey became the primary religious center in Brabant.
The monastery maintains Benedictine traditions through daily prayers, religious services, and continues its long-standing practice of manuscript preservation.
Located 19 kilometers northwest of Brussels, the abbey welcomes visitors during specific hours and provides guided tours of the grounds and buildings.
The abbey holds the burial site of Queen Adeliza of England, daughter of Duke Godfrey I of Leuven, who was interred there in 1151.
Location: Affligem
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: classicism, Gothic Revival, Neotraditional
Website: https://abdijaffligem.wordpress.com/
Address: Abdijstraat 6, 6A 1790
Website: https://abdijaffligem.wordpress.com
GPS coordinates: 50.92444,4.11389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
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