Église Saint-Étienne de Marche-en-Famenne, 11th century Romanesque church in Waha, Belgium
The Église Saint-Étienne de Marche-en-Famenne is a church in Waha village with stone walls and Romanesque design from earlier centuries. Modern stained glass windows created by Jean-Michel Folon in the 2000s shape how the interior looks and feels today.
The building rose in the 11th century on the remains of an earlier church that had occupied the site. It gained protected status in 1941 and was recognized as an exceptional heritage property in 2009.
The stained glass depicts moments from Saint Stephen's life with flying birds woven throughout as a recurring visual theme. This modern artwork shapes how light moves through the interior and gives the space a distinctive character.
The site lies around 2 kilometers from Marche-en-Famenne town center and can be reached on foot or by bus. Keep in mind this is an active place of worship where respectful behavior is expected during visits.
A white monk sculpture stands at the entrance, marking a medieval link between this place and the nearby Floreffe Abbey. This sculpture hints at monastic connections that once shaped the area in unexpected ways.
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