Westmalle Abbey

Westmalle Abbey, otherwise the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle, is a monastery of the Cistercians of Strict Observance in Westmalle in the Belgian province of Antwerp.

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Type: Religious organization
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: monastery in Westmalle, Belgium
Also known as: “Trappist Abbey of Westmalle”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Scherpenberg mill and Westmalle Castle.

Scherpenberg mill

Windmill

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The Scherpenberg mill, located in Westmalle, Belgium, is a tower mill that was built in 1843 to grind grain into flour. It is currently owned and operated by the municipal authorities of Malle, who only operate it temporarily. Scherpenberg mill is situated 2 km northeast of Westmalle Abbey.

Westmalle Castle

Castle

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Westmalle Castle is located in the village of Westmalle, which is part of the municipality of Malle in the Campine region of Flanders, Belgium. Westmalle Castle is situated at an elevation of 29 meters. Westmalle Castle is situated 3½ km northeast of Westmalle Abbey.

Sint-Antoniuskerk

Church

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Sint-Antoniuskerk is a church, which is situated 3 km southwest of Westmalle Abbey.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Westmalle and Zoersel.

Westmalle

Town

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Westmalle is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp which is part of the municipality of Malle. Westmalle is situated 3 km northeast of Westmalle Abbey.

Zoersel

Town

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Zoersel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Halle, St. Antonius, and Zoersel proper. In 2021, Zoersel had a total population of 22,142. The total area is 38.65 km2. Zoersel is situated 4 km east of Westmalle Abbey.