Monastery Trail: circular tour Oirschot
Explore the Nazareth monastery and the Holy Oak pilgrimage place in Oirschot.
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This tour of the monastery shows you the splendour of nature as well as the historic buildings near the Nazareth monastery in Oirschot. You begin at the beautiful Nazareth monastery and follow the route past the Holy Oak pilgrimage place, Saint Peter’s Basilica and the Huis Den Beyerd Chapel – Sint Joris (Saint George) Hospital.
North Brabant monastery life
While walking, become acquainted with the life and work of the Brabant monks and nuns – then and now. Brabants Kloosterpad or Monastery Path takes you past around fifty-five monasteries and abbeys in North Brabant in various stages. The total length of the trail is 330 kilometres, but there are also beautiful trails marked out around various monasteries.
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Signposting of the Monastery trail
Simply follow the signs and cycle along the route from one numbered junction to the next.
Signposting of the Monastery trail
Simply follow the signs and cycle along the route from one numbered junction to the next.
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Nazareth Convent of the Sisters Franciscanss Franciscanessen
In the two centuries that the Sisters Franciscans have lived in the Nazareth Convent in Oirschot, they have had a significant impact on healthcare and education.
Klooster Nazareth van de Zusters FranciscanessenKoestraat 37
5688 AG Oirschot
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Holy Oak pilgrimage place
Legend has it that shepherds found a statue of the Virgin Mary on the banks of the Beerze river. They placed the statue in an oak tree.
Blijendaal Carmelite
In 1644, Maria van Valkenisse founded a Carmelite nunnery in the Huis Blijendaal in Oirschot. This sister led a life of extreme fasting and physical suffering. She was dubbed the Holy Nun because of her mystical gifts.
St. Peter's Basilica
Whichever side you approach Oirschot from, the imposing St. Peter's Basilica always towers above historic Oirschot. Anyone who sees the Basilica for the first time will be surprised by its size and appeal.
Museum de Vier Quartieren
If you want to discover how Vincent van Gogh saw life in Brabant, Museum de Vier Quartieren is a place you shouldn’t miss.
Huis Den Beijerd
Huis Den Beijerd was the former dining and lodging hall of the now vanished Saint George's Guesthouse, established in 1333 by Rogier van Leefdael, Lord of Oirschot
Hof van Solms
The Hof van Solms is a city palace from 1663 named after Amalia van Solms. She donated it to the doctor Arnold Fey because he saved her life.
Nazareth Convent of the Sisters Franciscanss Franciscanessen
In the two centuries that the Sisters Franciscans have lived in the Nazareth Convent in Oirschot, they have had a significant impact on healthcare and education.
Klooster Nazareth van de Zusters FranciscanessenKoestraat 37
5688 AG Oirschot
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