Paterskerk

The stone remains of Paterskerk display pointed arches and ribbed vaults, with walls standing against the Belgian sky in the center of Tienen.

Built in 1245 as the second oldest beguinage church in Belgium, Paterskerk functioned as a monastery after the Dominican Fathers purchased it in 1843.

The structure belonged to a beguinage community where independent religious women lived and practiced their faith according to specific principles.

The ruins now form part of a public park near the city center, with informational panels explaining the architectural elements and historical significance.

A devastating fire caused by roofing work in 1976 transformed this protected monument into an open-air space that hosts ceremonies and photography sessions.

Location: Tienen

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Part of: beguinage of Tienen

GPS coordinates: 50.80142,4.94097

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45