Sint-Truiden - Abbey

(Local Name: Abdij) North of the Grote Markt are the buildings of the abbey founded in the seventh C. by St Trudo. It was one of the largest monastic complexes in the Netherlands - the church alone was over 100m/328ft long and 24m/79ft wide - but during the French occupation almost everything was destroyed. The building to be seen today dates mainly from the 18th C.; notable are the archway and the Keizersaal on the left side of the courtyard which has fresco decoration.