Maredsous Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Denée, Belgium
The Gothic Revival monastery features a grand church with side chapels, cloisters, and multiple buildings arranged around a central courtyard area.
Founded in 1872 by Hildebrand de Hemptinne and designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Bethune, the priory received abbey status from Pope Leo XIII in 1878.
The monks maintain daily prayer services in the choir area and operate a School of Applied Arts and Crafts focusing on fine arts training.
Visitors can access guided tours of the abbey grounds, explore the cheese museum, and purchase local products at the on-site shop.
The abbey's cheese production facility continues traditional manufacturing methods in special cellars, creating distinctive dairy products recognized throughout Belgium.
Location: Anhée
Inception: 1872
Founders: Hildebrand de Hemptinne
Architects: Jean-Baptiste Bethune
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://maredsous.be
GPS coordinates: 50.30235,4.76665
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
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