Tongerlo Abbey, Premonstratensian monastery in Westerlo, Belgium
The monastery complex includes multiple buildings, a church, gardens, a pond, and wooded areas displaying Gothic architectural elements throughout its structures.
Founded in 1128 by Giselbert of Kasterlee, Tongerlo Abbey received its first monks from Saint Michael's Abbey in Antwerp to combat regional religious disputes.
The monastery maintains a museum containing a 16th-century copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, preserving details now lost in the original painting.
Visitors reach the abbey via car or public transportation, with bus stops located directly in front of the entrance to the religious complex.
The resident community of 54 Premonstratensian canons continues centuries-old traditions while managing pastoral care for surrounding parishes.
Location: Westerlo
Inception: 1128
Website: https://tongerlo.org
GPS coordinates: 51.10528,4.90636
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
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