Kortenberg Abbey, Kortenberg

Name: Kortenberg Abbey
Address: Abdijdreef 22, Kortenberg, Belgium

#1 among attractions in Kortenberg

Top attraction, Park, Monastery

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Kortenberg Abbey, sometimes referred to as Cortemberg Abbey, was a monastery of Benedictine nuns at Kortenberg in the Duchy of Brabant. It is now a diocesan retreat centre under the name OAK: Old Abbey of Kortenberg. Since 2005 the buildings have had the status of a protected monument under the Flemish organization for Immovable Heritage. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1095 (929 years ago)Elevation: 157 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°53'10"N, 4°32'57"E

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Abdijdreef 22Kortenberg Belgium

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Park
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