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European Heritage Days in Wallonia
This tour, adapted for PRMs, will start at Saint-Julien church. Built from 1393 onwards, this building features a distinctive tower, which lost its spire in the fire of 1817. Along with the entrance portal and the chevet, it is one of the remains of the Gothic building. Inside, the nave and choir, restored after the fire, are in neoclassical style.
Visitors will then stop off at the Town Hall. Built in the Baroque style between 1614 and 1624 by Cobergher, architect to the Archdukes Albert and Isabella, the Town Hall is a fine example of the Baroque style. The tour ends at the church of Saint-Martin. Originally, the parish of Saint-Martin was located outside the walls. A new church was built inside the ramparts from 1585 in the Hennuyer Gothic style.
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Saint Julian
Saint Julian’s church holds an important place in the patrimony dear to Ath’s inhabitants, primarily because on the 4th Sunday in August every year the “ducasse” , the symbolic marriage of the giants, Goliath, is held.
The building was erected at the end of the 14th, beginning of the 15th centuries in Gothic style. From this period, the large tower, the apse of the choir and the beautiful West portal still exists.
After a fire in 1817, the interior was rearranged in neo-Classical style. Noteworthy is the remarkable decoration of the choir in trompe d’oeil and the four 19th century paintings hanging on the side walls depicting scenes from the New Testament. The church also has the casket reliquary of Saint Julian.
One can listen to a beautiful carillon of 3 octaves and 41 bells.
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Monday till Friday : 8.30 am
Sunday : 11 am
