Place to visit
Basilica of Saint Maternus, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Basilica of Saint Maternus is a church in Walcourt, Belgium (Charleroi). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in Walcourt, Belgium · Temples
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- CRL Charleroi, 24 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.25155, 4.43212
What it is and where
Basilica of Saint Maternus is a church in Walcourt, Belgium (Charleroi). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Charleroi, where this site lists 59 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.25155, 4.43212; the nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, Charleroi), 24 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Basilica of Saint Maternus is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:17
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:10
- JulBest time15:46
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:43
- DecBest time7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GRP 124 Liaison gare WalcourtHiking488 m
- Abbaye du JardinetMonastery735 m
- Castle of Thy-le-ChâteauCastle in Wallonia3.4 km
- Silenrieux breweryBrewery3.5 km
- Centre de plongée sous-marine des Barrages de l'Eau d'HeureDive site8.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: Temples
- Tournai Cathedral: Cathedral
- Cathedral of Our Lady: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium
- Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula: cathedral in Brussels, Belgium
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Brussels: basilica in Brussels, Belgium
- Church of Our Lady, Bruges: church in Bruges, Belgium
- Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent: church in Ghent, Belgium
Every Belgium place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basilica of Saint Maternus?
It is a church in Walcourt, Belgium. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Basilica of Saint Maternus?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Basilica of Saint Maternus?
The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 24 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have GRP 124 Liaison gare Walcourt, Abbaye du Jardinet, Castle of Thy-le-Château. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Charleroi59 places to see in and around Charleroi, Belgium: Bois du Cazier, Aulne Abbey, Belfry of Thuin. Best time: April to October and December.
- Temples284 places for temples in Belgium, from Tournai Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude a
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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