Guided visit to Sint-Martinuskerk in Berg

Pearls of heritage Every month, a church opens its doors to explore top heritage under the guidance of a guide. During each visit, special stories are told. Stories hidden in building blocks, statues, stained glass windows... We highlight art styles from Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism, neo-styles to quirky modern art forms. Tombstones show knights in full battle gear, flashy family crests, and honorary titles. We dwell on the broad past of the village and neighborhood. Amazing stories behind saint statues, sometimes with bizarre gruesome attributes, are also not missing. Now that the religious influx is ebbing, treasures of heritage, treasures of stories from our past often remain hidden behind lock and alarm. During this program, the churches open their doors. Vlaamse Meesters in their place! Discover the project ‘Vlaamse Meesters in their place’ and get to know hidden pearls of Flemish masters in special locations under the guidance of a guide. Are you also coming on a journey of discovery to these pearls of heritage? Of the Romanesque church from the end of the 11th, beginning of the 12th century, the central nave, the substructure of the transept, the Romanesque portal in the northern side aisle, and the substructure of the tower remain. The tower probably dates from the 13th century. It was raised in 1792. In the 15th century, the Romanesque choir was replaced by the current Gothic choir. In 1870, the church was restored by Leon Jaminé, in 1902 by Mathieu Christiaens, and in 1984-1989 under the leadership of Erik Martens. Merkwaardige Apostelbalk from the 15th century. Statues: Anna ten Drieën, Martinus. Beautiful panorama from the dividing line of the Meuse and Scheldt basins. Attention to the geology behind the building materials used. When? Sunday 11/8/2026 at 2:00 PM Participation in this tour is free. The groups are limited to a maximum of 25 people. So be quick to reserve your spot! You can register via info@visittongerenborgloon.be or at 012 80 00 70. Practical info Address: Godensteenstraat, Tongeren-Borgloon