St. Germanus Church

Tienen, Belgium

St. Germanus Church with Stadstoren (City Tower) was built in the first half of the 12th century. The church was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Parts of the original church remain from the 14th-15th century. The tower was erected in 1555. Together with plenty other belfries in Belgium and France St. Germanus Church was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999.

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Trapstraat 19, Tienen, Belgium
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Belgium

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Karel Saelemaekers (3 years ago)
Mooie kerk Sint Germanus in Tienen ben hier geweest nav de Paasviering op zondag rustig gelegen aan de Hennenmarkt voor meer info zie www.tienen/ Sint Germanus.be zeker aan te bevelen ???
ray van dycke (4 years ago)
Fresh but beautiful
Chris Odebeek (4 years ago)
Beautiful church. And a good office the Sunday morning. At 10.30 am.
Isabelle Van Hecke (4 years ago)
Beautiful church, beautiful service
Pieter Dewever (6 years ago)
Een uniek uitzicht over Tienen vanaf het spoorwegtalud.
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