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Early medieval monastery, Drongen Abbey
- Drongen is known for its early medieval monastery, Drongen Abbey, founded in the 7th century by the monk Amandus, the Missionary of the Leie and Schelde.
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Drongen is known for its early medieval monastery, Drongen Abbey, founded in the 7th century by the monk Amandus, the Missionary of the Leie and Schelde. Destroyed by the Normans in 853, the monastery was rebuilt by the counts of Flanders.
Drongen Abbey is a historic monument dating back to 1138, when the Norbertin monks founded the abbey. The Jesuits bought the building in 1836 to house the noviciate of the Belgian Province. Now the Abbey is used both as an Ignatian spiritual centre, and as a conference centre.
May 26, 2017 · Things to Do in Drongen, Belgium: See Tripadvisor's 529 traveller reviews and photos of Drongen tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Drongen. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Drongen is a picturesque village located in the Flanders region of Belgium. It is known for its charming historic buildings and peaceful countryside surroundings. The village is situated along the Leie River, providing a scenic backdrop for leisurely walks and bike rides.
Drongen Abbey is a monastic complex on the River Leie in Drongen, a part of the city of Ghent. Formerly a Premonstratensian abbey, since 1837 the premises have belonged to the Jesuits. In the Middle Ages there were two legends regarding the abbey's foundation in the 7th century.
May 26, 2017 · Things to Do in Drongen, Belgium: See Tripadvisor's 529 traveler reviews and photos of Drongen tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Drongen. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Drongen Abbey, or the Old Abbey, Drongen (Dutch: Abdij van Drongen, Oude Abdij van Drongen), is a monastic complex on the River Leie in Drongen, a part of the city of Ghent in East Flanders, Belgium. Formerly a Premonstratensian abbey , since 1837 the premises have belonged to the Jesuits .
