Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Gothic church in Deinze, Belgium
Description
The Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk is a church building with a basilican ground plan featuring a cross-aisle layout and a distinctive tower. Gothic details such as pointed arch windows and public galleries structure the interior space, while an organ from 1740 occupies a prominent place.
History
The earliest record of a church at this site dates to the year 840, when a donation was made to the Bishop of Tournai. The structure evolved over many centuries, with Gothic architectural features indicating significant changes during the medieval period.
Culture
The interior displays religious artworks and ornate wooden choir stalls that reflect the devoted worship traditions maintained here over many centuries. These objects show how the community has expressed its faith through craftsmanship and decoration.
Practical
The church sits on the Market Square in the center of Deinze and is open regularly throughout the week for visitors. Its central location makes it easy to reach on foot and it serves as a natural meeting point in the town.
Did you know?
The tower houses a carillon of 48 bells, including four dedicated ringing bells, with one bell cast in 1652. This surviving bell represents an important piece of metalworking craftsmanship from centuries past.
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