Saint-Sixtus Abbey

#71 among destinations in Belgium

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Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren, which belongs to the Cistercians of Strict Observance, or Trappists, is a Roman Catholic abbey located in Westvleteren, in the Belgian Province of West Flanders. The abbey is famous for its spiritual life, characterised by prayer, reading, and manual work, the three basic elements of Trappist life. It has also a reputation for its brewery, one of several producers of Trappist beer in Belgium. ()

Local name: Abbaye Saint-Sixte de Westvleteren Coordinates: 50°53'45"N, 2°43'17"E

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VlaanderenBelgium

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Saint-Sixtus Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, St. Vedast Church, De Kouter, Grootebeek British Cemetery.

4.7 miS
Cemetery
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge
120 min walk • Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front. After Tyne Cot, it is the second largest cemetery for Commonwealth forces in Belgium.
5.2 miSE
Church
St. Vedast Church, Vlamertinge
133 min walk • The St. Vedast Church is a church in Vlamertinge, Belgium.
2.8 miS
50°51'23"N • 2°44'2"E
De Kouter, Poperinge
71 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Swimming pool
5.5 miSE
Cemetery
Grootebeek British Cemetery
141 min walk • Grootebeek British Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the Western Front of the First and Second World War. It is located near Reningelst in the municipality of Poperinge in western Belgium.
6.2 miSW
Cemetery
Abeele Aerodrome Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
159 min walk • Abeele Aerodrome Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front.
7.2 miSE
Cemetery
Dickebusch New Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery and Extension
184 min walk • Dickebusch New Military Cemetery and Extension are Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial grounds for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front in Belgium.
4.2 miSE
Cemetery
Brandhoek New Military Number 3 Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
108 min walk • Brandhoek New Military Cemetery Number 3 is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located near Ypres in Belgium on the Western Front.
2.8 miS
50°51'22"N • 2°43'24"E
Talbot House, Poperinge
71 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Historical place
4.2 miSE
Cemetery
Brandhoek New Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
106 min walk • Brandhoek New Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located near Ypres in Belgium on the Western Front.
7.2 miSE
Cemetery
Dickebusch Old Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
184 min walk • Dickebusch Old Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War and the Second World War located in the Ypres Salient in Belgium on the Western Front of the first war.
2.8 miS
50°51'18"N • 2°43'34"E
St. Bertinus' church, Poperinge
72 min walk • Church