Tongerlo Abbey was founded in 1128 by Giselbert of Kasterlee in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Visiting the abbey is completely free, you're allowed to stroll the abbey grounds and learn about the history of this order in a small museum.
Since 1545 Tongerlo Abbey is in the possession of a 16th-century copy on canvas of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. The copy reveals many details that are no longer visible in the original fresco which is located in the monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie at Milan. You can see the painting in the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Tongerlo Abbey. Entrance fee is 3 euros.
Location: Abdijstraat 40, 2260 Westerlo, Belgium.
Since 1545 Tongerlo Abbey is in the possession of a 16th-century copy on canvas of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. The copy reveals many details that are no longer visible in the original fresco which is located in the monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie at Milan. You can see the painting in the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Tongerlo Abbey. Entrance fee is 3 euros.
Location: Abdijstraat 40, 2260 Westerlo, Belgium.