The St. Leonard's Church of Zoutleeuw is one of the richest city churches in Flanders. Centuries of devotion and patronage filled the building with retables, paintings, statues, goldsmith's work and precious liturgical objects. Miraculously, the church withstood both the Iconoclasm and the French Revolution, leaving that rich artistic heritage virtually intact. One of the eye-catchers is the monumental sacrament tower from 1552: an 18-meter-high tower in white stone, with nine floors and some 200 statues.
Practical
Opening hours
Open from 1 April to 30 September, Tuesday to Sunday, between 2 pm and 5 pm.
In October and March, the church is open on Saturdays and Sundays between 2 pm and 5 pm.
From November to February, the church is only open on the first Sunday of the month from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm, with a free guided tour for individual visitors.
Group visits
Always possible by appointment.
Location and accessibility
Parking
Parking nearby
Public transport
Bus stop 'Zoutleeuw Kerk' 29 metres away. Bus lines: 657, 560, 561, 562, 563, 668, 67.