Monastery of Saint Agatha, Sint Agatha

The Monastery of Saint Agatha is the oldest continuously inhabited convent in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1371 and has ever since been inhabited by the Order of the Holy Cross. Today, a small community of the religious order still lives in the monastery.

About this building

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Wildlife

Visitors information

  • Car park at the building

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H.H. Lambertus en Brigida

The St. Lambertus Church, because of the bronze bell from 1533 and the inventory, including 18th-century statues such as St. Brigida, St. Willibrordus, St. Lambertus and St. Sebastianus. Reconstruction church. New construction after heavy war damage. Tower 1949.This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Onze Lieve Vrouw van Altijddurende Bijstand

On Sunday 5 July 2009, an art object was unveiled in the Roman Catholic church Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It is the glass object Faith, Hope and Love. It was made by Milsbeek glass artist Tonny Meeuwssen and after the church service it was unveiled by the artist and his grandson. This church is listed as a Municipal Monument of the Netherlands.