Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo

Thursday, January 31, 2019
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.

Entrance gate to Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Statues above entrance gate to Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Courtyard and buildings in Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Church of Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Buildings of Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Museum in Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Old buildings of Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Entrance gate to Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


Statue above entrance gate of Tongerlo Abbey in Westerlo


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Jurgen Huibers
Jurgen Huibers

We're a family of five from the picturesque scenery of Belgium. Come along with us as we share stories from our journeys so far. And if you're curious about any of the places we've visited, don't hesitate to ask. Your dream European getaway is within reach, and we're here to make it extraordinary!

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