Collegiate Church of Our Lady

Dinant, Belgium

The Collegiate Church of Our Lady (Collégiale Notre Dame de Dinant) is a 13th-century Gothic cathedral in Dinant, on the banks of the River Meuse. The collegiate church replaced a 10th-century Romanesque church which collapsed in 1228, leaving only the North door. Its most iconic part is the separate 16th century pear-shaped bell tower.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Belgium

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Israr Haider Khan (7 months ago)
Beautiful town. Very calm place. Atmosphere is amazing. Just walking there refreshes your mind. I will recommend to visit there if you are around Brussels
Connie Wang (7 months ago)
The other side of the water is the most beautiful view of Dinant.
Gicu Hincu (12 months ago)
Dinant is an impressive small village and this church is a power element
Greg M (17 months ago)
Magnificent. Dinant is a beautiful town, the Citadel is built on the hill of the town on a fantastic spot. The Gothic architecture influenced by other styles of European and classical eras, is wonderful. So many things to see. From the war museum to the Disney museum. History and Art meet there, a must go for everyone that visits Dinant and Belgium in general. Great view of the city and the river from the rampart of the fortress. Beautiful ride with the cable vehicle that rides you to the Citadel.
Ruzanna Konjoryan (17 months ago)
Very good energy, friendly atmosphere you can see quite organised clean and spacious place, we had a chance to listen to French catholic priest during Easter ceremony and that was very harmonious speech even if you don’t understand French ,, Notre Dame de Dinant is an amazing architectural heritage that Belgian people can be proud of , a must visit place
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