The Collegiate Church
A majestic, yet unpretentious, gothic-style monument, the building is admired for its massive structure and its understated, yet fascinating decor. Stained glass windows in shimmering colours brighten the interior, while numerous works of art fill the building. The recently renovated organ takes us to another dimension. Still used as the setting for various events, the Collegiate Church is deeply marked by history and tradition. Upon entering the sanctuary of Waltrude, one is overcome by a feeling of serenity, and the spirituality within is immediately felt.
External architecture
In the beginning, a sanctuary was built on the hill of the future city of Mons; it was later replaced by a Roman church and in the 15th century, the gothic Collegiate Church we admire today.
Interior architecture
Despite the different artistic movements over time, the structure of the interior of the St Waltrude Collegiate Church remained in keeping with gothic architecture.
Stained glass windows
These form the largest collection of glasswork in Belgium and bring the St Waltrude Collegiate Church to life with their range of lights and colours.
Reliquaries, head reliquary and shrine
Since her death, the relics of St Waltrude have always been kept in Mons, except from 1794 to 1803.
Organs
From 2014 to 2018, the pipe organ again underwent restoration, this time comprehensively, making it the largest organ in Wallonia.
Golden Chariot
A carved, painted and gilded wooden vehicle, it was designed between 1780 and 1781 by the Mons residents Ghienne and Midavaine in the style of Louis XVI.
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