The Abbey of Stavelot stands close to the center of the town with long brick and stone buildings arranged around open courtyards that give the place a quiet steady rhythm. The former monastic spaces feel spacious and light with clean lines and tall windows that frame views of the surrounding hills. Inside the museums you move through vaulted rooms and modern displays that trace the history of the abbey the principality and the nearby racetrack in a way that keeps the atmosphere calm rather than crowded. Paths link the courtyards gardens and exhibition halls so the whole site feels easy to explore and remains closely connected to the soft landscape around Stavelot.
Part of: Belgium