Guided tour of the Saint Nicholas and Saint Dionysius Church in Gotem

Pearls of Heritage Every month, a church in Tongeren-Borgloon opens its doors to explore top heritage under the guidance of a guide. Special stories are told during each visit. Stories hidden in building blocks, statues, stained glass windows... We highlight art styles from Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism, and Neo-styles to quirky modern art forms. Tombstones show knights in full armor, ostentatious family crests, and honorary titles. We reflect on the broad history of the village and neighborhood. Amazing stories behind statues of saints, sometimes with bizarre, macabre attributes, are also not missing. The churches are at a turning point. Now that religious attendance is waning, treasures of heritage and treasures of stories from our past often remain hidden behind locks and alarms. Will you join us on a journey of discovery to these pearls of heritage? Saint Nicholas and Dionysius Church in Gotem Ontdek, the atmospheric Sint-Nicolaas en Dionysiuskerk of Gotem, located on an idyllic village square. Walk past the 12th-century Romanesque nave, the 13th-century apse in Maastricht stone and flint, and the 18th-century interior elements such as the stucco ceilings, pulpit, and confessionals. During the tour, you will get to know the fascinating stories of Agnes, Pancratius, Nicholas, and Dionysius, and admire the modern stained glass windows by Jos Knaepen. Outside, a remarkable sundial and centuries-old tombstones await, making the rich history of Gotem tangible. When? Sunday 6/12/2026 at 2:00 PM. Participation in this tour is free. 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 and parking: Grootloonstraat 100, 3840 Tongeren-Borgloon