Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Name: Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel
Address: Isabellaplein 1, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, 3270, Belgium
Telephone: +32 13 77 22 47

#1 among attractions in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Top attraction, Church, Baroque architecture

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Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel is a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Belgium. The church was consecrated in 1627 and raised to the status of a minor basilica in 1922. It is reputedly the most frequently visited shrine of pilgrimage in Belgium. While the cult on the Scherpenheuvel is older, its present architectural layout and its enduring importance are due to the patronage of the Archdukes Albert and Isabella and the Counter-Reformation. ()

Local name: Basilique Notre-Dame de Montaigu Established: 1627 (397 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°58'49"N, 4°58'43"E

Address

Isabellaplein 1Scherpenheuvel-Zichem 3270 Belgium

Contact

+32 13 77 22 47

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Day trips

Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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3.7 miN
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Locality
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Locality
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