Affligem Abbey

#77 among destinations in Belgium

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Affligem Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the municipality of Affligem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, 19 kilometres to the north-west of Brussels. Dedicated in 1086, it was the most important monastery in the Duchy of Brabant and therefore often called Primaria Brabantiae. ()

Local name: Abbaye d'Affligem Architectural style: Classicism, Gothic revivalCoordinates: 50°55'28"N, 4°6'51"E

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6 AbdijstraatVlaanderenBelgium

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Affligem Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kruikenburg Castle, Schepenhuis, Mesen Castle, Netwerk.

4.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Kruikenburg Castle, Ternat
113 min walk • Kruikenburg Castle is a listed building in the village of Ternat, Belgium. It was the seat of the lordship of Kruikenburg, which included the villages of Ternat, Sint-Katarina-Lombeek and Wambeek. A medieval foundation, the castle was extensively remodelled in the 16th and 18th centuries, giving it its current appearance.
3.4 miW
, Historical place, City hall
Schepenhuis, Aalst
88 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aalst, Belgium, the Schepenhuis stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and its evolution through time. This venerable building, with its striking architecture, has served as the city hall of Aalst and remains a focal point...
6.3 miNW
Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture
Mesen Castle, Lede
162 min walk • Mesen Castle was an important noble residence in Lede, Belgium, today partly ruined and completely abandoned. The castle is considered to have been one of the most important aristocratic estates of the 18th century.
3.3 miW
50°56'33"N • 4°2'33"E
Netwerk, Aalst
86 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Museum
4 miS
50°52'14"N • 4°4'57"E
Sint-Niklaaskerk, Liedekerke
101 min walk • Church
3.8 miE
Locality
Asse
97 min walk • One of Asse's most notable attractions is the Oud Gasthuis, a former hospital that has been converted into a museum. Here, visitors can learn about the town's history and its evolution over the centuries. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, showcasing a range...
2.4 miW
50°55'14"N • 4°3'30"E
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaart, Aalst
63 min walk • Church
2 miSW
50°54'47"N • 4°4'20"E
Sint-Amanduskapel, Aalst
51 min walk • Church
3.4 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Florent Beeckmanstadion, Denderleeuw
86 min walk • Van Roystadion is a stadium in Denderleeuw, Belgium. It is mainly used for football and is the home stadium of Dender EH. Built in 1997, it has a capacity of 6,429. In 2008, the FCV Dender EH-management decided to build a new stadium, because the old one didn't fit to League One conditions.
2.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Okapi Forum, Aalst
72 min walk • Okapi Forum is a multi-purpose arena in Aalst, Belgium. Okapi Forum holds room for 2,800 people for basketball games. It hosts the home games of the BNXT League club Okapi Aalst, as well as performances of music artists.
4.5 miNE
Locality
Opwijk
115 min walk • Opwijk is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Mazenzele and Opwijk proper. On January 1, 2012, Opwijk had a total population of 13,990. The total area is 19.69 km² which gives a population density of 690 inhabitants per km².