Saint-Materne Basilica, Gothic basilica in Walcourt, Belgium.
The Saint-Materne Basilica stands on a rocky spur, with its 64-meter tower and four turrets overlooking the Eau d'Heure and Yves rivers.
The original Romanesque church, consecrated in 1026 by the Bishop of Liege, underwent reconstruction between the 13th and 16th centuries following fire damage.
The wooden Madonna statue, dated between 950 and 1020, represents one of the oldest Marian devotional figures in Western Christianity.
The basilica offers guided tours lasting 90 minutes in French or Dutch, with admission fees of 3 euros per person through the Tourism Office.
The oak choir stalls from the early 16th century contain misericords depicting daily life scenes through satirical carvings.
Location: Walcourt
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.25156,4.43204
Latest update: June 5, 2025 01:55
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