Abdij van Hocht, Cistercian monastery in Lanaken, Belgium.
The Renaissance-style monastery features stone walls, courtyards, and architectural elements reflecting both religious and regional building traditions.
Founded in 1180 as a male Cistercian monastery, Abdij van Hocht underwent transformation into a female religious community before its dissolution in 1217.
The monastery embodies the Cistercian principles of communal living and spiritual devotion, contributing to the monastic heritage of Limburg province.
Visitors can reach the monastery grounds through guided tours arranged at the State Archives in Hasselt, where detailed historical records are stored.
The monastery complex includes the Hochtermolen, integrating religious architecture with functional agricultural structures that supported the community.
Location: Lanaken
Inception: 1180
Architectural style: αναγεννησιακός ρυθμός
GPS coordinates: 50.89806,5.68556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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