Abbey church Thorn

Abdijkerk Thorn
Kerkberg 2
6017 CC
Thorn
The Abbey church Thorn, seen from the front
Inside the Abbey church in Thorn
The side view of the Abbey church seen from below

Places of interest

Church

The Gothic Abbey Church still dominates the skyline of the romantic, white town of Thorn. A graceful legacy of 800 years of female rule. Indeed, ladies of the highest noble rank ruled in the white town. The Abbey Church Thorn began as a monastery church after which it became a collegiate church and is now a parish church and museum.

History of the abbey church

The history of Thorn, also known as the 'white town', goes back as far as the year 975. Thorn used to be a source of prosperity for the entire region until the invasion of the French in 1794. But fortunately, the centuries-old charm can still be found in today's Thorn.

The Abbey church is a Gothic cross basilica with Romanesque westwork, dating from the 10th century. The interior is baroque with an imposing high altar. Under the presbytery is a Gothic crypt. The interior of the Abbey church was repeatedly remodelled between the 15th and 18th centuries. As a result, features from Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism are present in the church. Neo-Gothic architect P.J.H. Cuypers restored the south side of the church in the 19th century, installing a massive bell tower.

Burglars in the church

In March 2020, burglars smashed a hole in the display case of the treasury of the Abbey Church in Thorn and took away some precious liturgical objects. Fortunately, part of the loot was recovered during an arrest and the objects have since been safely returned to the treasury.

Entrance fee to the abbey church

  • Adults: € 4.50 p.p.
  • Children up to 12 years accompanied by adults: free
  • Youths 13-17 years: € 2.00 p.p.
  • Students: € 2.50Disabled persons: € 2.50
  • Film viewing only: € 2.00
  • On presentation of the Dutch Museum Card: free

Tip! 
Did you know that you can book a guided tour of Thorn Abbey Church via Hart van Limburg? This exclusive tour is given by a Tourist information guide.

Opening hours

November to March
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 16:00
April to October
Sunday: 11:00-17:00
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00-17:00
Wednesday: 10:00-17:00
Thursday: 10:00-17:00
Friday: 10:00-17:00
Saturday: 10:00-17:00

Nearby

The distances mentioned below are the distances from the location above.

 
0,14km
Cycle route
 
0,26km
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0,28km
Restaurant
 
0,95km
Restaurant
 
1,18km
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2,44km
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2,77km
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2,87km
Restaurant
 
2,95km
Terrace
 
3,02km
Restaurant
 
3,06km
Restaurant
 
3,18km
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3,19km
Cycle route
 
3,25km
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3,27km
Bistro
 
3,45km
Restaurant
 
3,45km
Cycle route
 
3,72km
Lunchroom
 
 
3,84km
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3,90km
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3,90km
Cycle route
 
4,28km
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4,37km
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4,45km
Restaurant
 
 
 
4,70km
Cycle route
 
 
5,54km
Cycle route
 
5,54km
Cycle route
 
 
6,10km
Walking/hiking routes
 
6,87km
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