Kessel-Lo Attractions
The town of Kessel-Lo is situated 4km/2miles east of Leuven.
It is noted for Vlierbeek abbey, a Benedictine Abbey built in 1125. Kessel-Lo is also home to the Provinciaal Domein Kessel-Lo, a large provincial park with ponds, playgrounds, soccer fields, and areas for other recreational activities.
It is noted for Vlierbeek abbey, a Benedictine Abbey built in 1125. Kessel-Lo is also home to the Provinciaal Domein Kessel-Lo, a large provincial park with ponds, playgrounds, soccer fields, and areas for other recreational activities.
Abdij van Vlierbeek
The Abdi van Vlierbeek was founded here in 1127 and inhabited by the Benedictines. The troops of William of Orange destroyed the site in 1572 and it was several decades later before it was rebuilt. The main and adjoining buildings were built 1642-1730, the abbey church followed later in 1776-1794.
