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Neo-gothic complex and church of Viven Location: Weststraat, 8340 Vivenkapelle [gps] This is a genuine pearl of neo-gothic architecture. Only two such complexes exist in the whole of Flanders. The complex consists of a church, a friary, a convent for sisters and a presbytery. Anyone who is in the village, will see that these buildings are not the only ones in neo-gothic style; some houses have also been built around the same time and in the same style.
The church herself was consecrated in 1867 by the bishop of Bruges and has "Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboorte and Philippus" as patron saint. The interior contains lots of pieces that are older than the building herself. In the eighties of the last century, the church was restored. A restoration for and repairs to the other buildings is also planned. The entire complex is listed as a protected monument. |
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