Virga Jesse Basilica, Catholic basilica in Hasselt, Belgium
The Virga Jesse Basilica stands in the center of Hasselt, featuring a high Baroque altar and marble tombs of former Herkenrode Abbey abbesses.
The church building completed in 1727 underwent reconstruction after severe damage from a V-1 rocket in 1944, which caused 16 casualties.
Every seven years since 1682, the Gothic oak Virga Jesse statue from the 14th century leads a grand procession through the streets of Hasselt.
The bell tower remains incomplete since 2017 due to wood rot issues, requiring the removal of its upper section and spire for safety reasons.
The silver clothing piece known as 'kleedje van de Morin' represents a designated element of Flemish heritage within the basilica collection.
Location: Hasselt
GPS coordinates: 50.92972,5.33611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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