Catholic Shrines & Places of Interest in Belgium

Belgium could be said to have something of a split personality, with the country speaking Dutch in Flanders, in the north and French in Wallonia,in the south although the main religion has traditionally been Catholic in both these regions. Flanders has generally been more economically prosperous, while Wallonia is historically known for its industrial past. These differences contribute to ongoing political and social dynamics within Belgium.

There are quite a few Catholic places of interest in the country, a few of them are listed here.

Banneux: Our Lady of Banneux

Beauraing: Our Lady of Beauraing Eucharistic Miracle

Bois Seigneur Isaac: Eucharistic Miracle

Bruges: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Church of Our Lady

Dinant: Church of Our Lady of Dinant

Geel: Church of Saint Dimpna

Ghent: Saint Bavo’s Cathedral & the Ghent Altarpiece (Adoration of the Lamb)

Grimbergen: Grimbergen Abbey

Leuven (also pronounced Louvain): Our Lady of Leuven & Park Abbey

Scherpenheuvel (Mont Aigu): Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel

Villers-la-Ville: Villers Abbey: Ancient Cistercian Abbey