- With a towering spire that can be seen from miles around, St Peter’s Church is one of Leuven’s most important landmarks.
- A masterpiece of Brabant Gothic, the St. Peter collegiate church is the oldest church in Leuven/Louvain (1425 for the current Gothic church).
- Discover how the masterful hands of Dieric Bouts transformed religious narratives into vivid scenes in Saint Peter’s Church in Leuven, creating art of the highest order.
- The collegiate St. Peter's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Leuven, built in the Brabant Gothic style.
- We will start our guided visit of Leuven at Martelarenplein square, located in front of the train station.
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- 3. Visit the Crypt: The crypt of St. Peter’s Church is a must-see. It is the oldest part of the church and contains the remains of several former bishops of Leuven.
- In recognition of its historical and architectural importance, Saint Peter’s Church, along with its belfry, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999.
- Saint Peter's Church in Leuven, Belgium, is a Roman Catholic church built in the 15th century in the Brabantine Gothic style.
- Construction of the present Gothic Saint Peter's church was begun approximately in 1425, and was continued for more than half a century.