Park Abbey

Park Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery in Heverlee near Leuven that contains multiple buildings, ponds, trails, and green spaces spread across its grounds. The complex displays Baroque architecture and houses a museum with religious art collections.

A duke founded the monastery in 1129 when he invited Premonstratensian canons to care for a small church built within his park. The site developed over centuries and still reflects its origins from that founding period.

The grounds were shaped by monks who practiced their faith here for centuries, leaving visible marks on the landscape and its design. Today, visitors walk through gardens and woodland that reflect this long monastic presence.

The grounds are best explored on foot, with various paths running through green spaces and around the ponds. Wearing comfortable shoes is helpful, and planning time to walk around is wise, especially if you want to see all areas.

The monastery library displays elaborate stucco ceilings that reveal Baroque craftsmanship. Additionally, restored glass panels from the 1600s can be found in a cloister, still keeping their original details intact.

Location: Leuven

Inception: 1129

Architectural style: Baroque

Website: https://abdijvanpark.be

GPS coordinates: 50.86444,4.71806

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48