Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kerselarekapel

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kerselarekapel

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kerselarekapel, Brutalist chapel in Kerselare, Belgium

The Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kerselarekapel displays raw concrete forms with a sloping single-pitch roof extending into a concrete canopy at the entrance.

After a fire destroyed the original Gothic chapel in 1961, architects Juliaan Lampens and Rutger Langaskens designed this modern structure completed in 1964.

The chapel maintains the 15th-century polychrome Madonna statue from the Mechelen Saint Luke's Guild, which survived the 1961 fire.

The interior space accommodates up to 1500 visitors during pilgrimages, with the altar visible from every corner of the concrete structure.

The chapel's architectural design creates unexpected acoustic properties, optimizing sound experiences during religious services through its concrete surfaces.

Location: Oudenaarde

Inception: 1964

Architects: Juliaan Lampens, Rutger Langaskens

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Address: Kerzelare 9700

GPS coordinates: 50.83045,3.62995

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kerselarekapel: Brutalist chapel in Kerselare, Belgium » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes