Events at
Saint Peter
Markt
2300 Turnhout
Collegiate Church | XV-XVIII | Gothic | Catholic Church
Commemoration of the end of the Second World War and unveiling of a Stumbling Stone
commemoration
10 May 2026 : 09.00 - 10.15
09.45 am Gathering at the entrance to the town hall on the Grote Markt.
10.00 am Solemn commemoration service in St Peter’s Church, featuring the ‘Te Velde’ following the consecration by the trumpeter
11.10 am Collection of flowers, formation for the procession behind the banners to the Zegemonument
11.15 am Ceremony at the Zegemonument: - short introduction by the chairman of KNVRO-KEMPEN on behalf of the Confederation of Turnhout Veterans and Patriotic Associations
11.30 am Procession behind the banners to the unveiling site of the Jos Huybreghts stumbling stone
11.35 am Unveiling of the stumbling stone – on the corner of Patersstraat (Grote Markt 20) – speech by Alderman Jan Vanotten on the significance of the stumbling stones
11.55 am Procession behind the banners to the council chamber of the town hall
12.00 pm Academic tribute and commemoration ceremony in the council chamber of the town hall – welcome by the mayor – tribute to the fallen soldiers and civilians who lost their lives with a minute’s silence
12.50 pm Reception hosted by the city council in the council chamber of the town hall – distribution of the brochure on the installed stumbling stones 2.00 pm Walk past some of the installed stumbling stones – starting at the stumbling stone of Jos Huybrechts – led by the city guides – explanatory commentary at each stumbling stone
Price
FreeContact
Marc Nuyens, voorzitter KNVRO - Kempen+32 476 99 71 96
marc.nuyens@gmail.com
Organizers:
KNVRO - Kempen met stadsbestuur Turnhout en kerkraad en parochie Sint - PieterOther events at Saint Peter
Visiting St Peter's
6 June 2026 : 11.00 - 12.00 et 13.30 - 16.00One of the real gems of our town is undoubtedly St Peter and St Barbara’s Church on the Grote Markt. Locals in Turnhout know it better as the ‘inner church’. The simplicity of the exterior gives no hint of the magnificent splendour of the interior. The pulpit, the stained-glass windows, the organ and the altars: they all bear witness to centuries of devotion. These images teach us what inspired our ancestors and how they were moved. Where do the intricately carved choir stalls come from? What about the brotherhoods? Why did that family donate that stained-glass window to the church? Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, we are struck by the symbolism and the stories expressed here. Highly recommended! Since the lighting was upgraded in 2025, you can now see details that were previously hidden.
Book a guided tour (11am–12pm / 1.30pm–2.30pm / 3pm–4pm) at Visit Turnhout – Turnova - P.J. Brepolsplein 17 - 2300 Turnhout - +32 14 44 33 55 - visit@turnhout.be via ticketlink
Open church in the town centre
5 June 2026 : 10.00 - 18.006 June 2026 : 09.00 - 18.00
7 June 2026 : 11.00 - 18.00
