Kloosterkerk van de Ongeschoeide Karmelieten, Carmelite monastery church in Ghent, Belgium
The Kloosterkerk van de Ongeschoeide Karmelieten is a monastery church in Ghent featuring ten Tuscan columns that support the main nave. The high altar displays marble-colored painting with partial gilding, creating a decorated interior space.
Construction began in 1702 under architect Leonardus van Langenhove using white sandstone and local hardstone materials. The building was completed in 1712 and has served as the center of Carmelite life in this city ever since.
The monastery remains an active place of prayer where Carmelite monks continue their spiritual practices today. The attached Carmelitana bookstore offers visitors a quiet space to explore religious literature and spiritual resources.
The church is located at Burgstraat 46 within a low emissions zone, making it accessible but subject to traffic regulations. Visitors can arrange spiritual retreats with overnight stays if interested in extended visits.
Renovation work in 1978 revealed an underground crypt containing the remains of monks and benefactors connected to the monastery. This hidden chamber offers a glimpse into the layers of history beneath the building.
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