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East of the Kleine Nete stands Sint-Gummaruskerk, a masterpiece of Brabant late Gothic, built in 1425-1540 by Keldermans and de Waghemakere. The octagonal tower with its carillon of 45 bells was begun in 1377 but only completed in 1702.

Philipp the Handsome married Johanna the Mad of Castille here in 1496.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Gothic;  Historic site;  Christian sites
Attractions within Sint-Gummaruskerk

Sint-Gummaruskerk Choir Screen

The church contains some outstanding art treasures.

Among them is the late Gothic choir screen carved out of light sandstone by the Mechelen sculptors Mynsheeren and Wischavens (1536-1539)
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Sint-Gummaruskerk Paintings

Of the numerous paintings the most impressive are a triptych in the first ambulatory chapel, its side panels probably painted by Rubens; in the fourth chapel the Colibrant triptych (1517)
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Sint-Gummaruskerk Treasures

The Baroque pulpit of 1642 by Artus Quellin is noteworthy. The most important of the church treasures is the 800kg silver shrine of St Gummarus which is carried through the streets in processions.

Sint-Gummaruskerk Windows

The late Gothic stained glass is of outstanding beauty: in the right side aisle the "Coronation of the Virgin" (15th C.), in the choir apse three windows presented by the Emperor Maximilian in 1516
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Do-It-Yourself Tours
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
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