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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel
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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel
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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel
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JM
August 5, 2020
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The basilica of Scherpenheuvel is the oldest domed church in the Low Countries and was consecrated in 1627 by the Archbishop of Mechelen, Jacobus Boonen. The church was elevated to …
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Dominiek Van Dooren
May 30, 2023
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The history of Scherpenheuvel has been linked to the veneration of Mary since the Middle Ages, when an oak in the shape of a cross stood on the hilltop between …
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lilian2260
February 12, 2021
Hiking
Scherpenheuvel has been an important pilgrimage site for Catholic believers since the 16th century and is still the most visited pilgrimage site in Belgium to this day.
Inside the basilica is a small wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, which is said to be miraculous.
The basilica is surrounded by a beautiful and special heptagonal square.
The valuable Stations of the Cross and Mary's Stations behind the basilica are an original walk.
Also visit the remarkable well, candle chapel and stalls with souvenirs and local products in the square.
(toerismevlaamsbrabant.be/producten/reizen/beziensworthheden basilica-van-onzelievevrouw/)
Inside the basilica is a small wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, which is said to be miraculous.
The basilica is surrounded by a beautiful and special heptagonal square.
The valuable Stations of the Cross and Mary's Stations behind the basilica are an original walk.
Also visit the remarkable well, candle chapel and stalls with souvenirs and local products in the square.
(toerismevlaamsbrabant.be/producten/reizen/beziensworthheden basilica-van-onzelievevrouw/)
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Elevation 110 m
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