St. Leonard's Church, Zoutleeuw

The church features two square towers connected by a gallery and an octagonal central tower containing a carillon with 24 bells.

Construction of Saint Leonard's Church began in 1231 on the site of a Romanesque chapel from 1125, with building phases continuing through the 16th century.

The church houses numerous medieval artworks, including an 18-meter sacrament tower from 1552 and a brass candelabra weighing 950 kilograms from 1483.

The church maintains regular religious services and remains open to visitors who can examine its preserved medieval architecture and religious artifacts.

The structure survived both the Protestant Reformation and French Revolution intact, preserving its original medieval furnishings and artistic elements.

Location: Zoutleeuw

Inception: 1231

Architects: Cornelis Floris II

Architectural style: Brabantine Gothic, Gothic architecture

Part of: Belfries of Belgium and France

Website: http://zoutleeuw.be/website/12-www/65-www/122-www.html

GPS coordinates: 50.83333,5.10306

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42