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Aywaille had a priory, founded by the monks of Cluny who arrived here in 1088. Jesuits also occupied the place. All these buildings were secularised and sold in 1785. A part of the ancient church served as a base for the construction of the present church, built in local stone. This new church was inaugurated in 1960.

On the outside to the left of the porch, a stone sculpture depicts the crucifixion. The interior gives a wonderful impression of freshness and radiance. Take a look at the fine wooden statue of Peter, the patron saint of the church.

An anecdote: In 1254 Thibauld Visconti from Piacenza (Italy) was appointed prior of Aywaille. He was a well-read theologian, famous to such a degree that he was elected pope in 1271 with the name Gregory X. Thus Aywaille can boast of delivering the Church a pope.

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