Eupen in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Klösterchen
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Little Convent
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
1. Klösterchen / Little Convent Marker
(German:)
Mutterhaus der Schwestern Franziskanerinnen von der Heiligen Familie
Allgemein „Klösterchen“ genannt. Erbaut 1752 für den Tuchfabrikanten Vercken nach Plänen des Aachener Architekten J.J. Couven. Bemerkenswert u.a. der Rokoko-Giebel mit dem Wappenschild des Erbauers, die Balkontüre sowie die schmiedeeisernen Gitter. Im Innenhof Lourdes-Grotte von 1896; rechts davon, Eingang zur Hauskapelle (1856/57) und Grablege (seit 1964) der Ordensgründerin und ersten Generaloberin Mutter Elisabeth von Jesus (geborene Josephine Koch, 1815-1899).
Maison-Mère des Soeurs Franciscaines de la Sainte Famille
Construite en 1752 pour le drapier Vercken d'après les plans de l'architecte aixois J.J. Couven. Depuis 1857 couvent de la Congrégation des Scurs Franciscaines de la Sainte Famille, fondée à Eupen par Mère Elisabeth de Jésus (née Josephine Koch, 1815-1899).
Moederhuis van de Zusters Franciscanessen van de Heilige Familie
Gebouwd in 1752 voor de drapenier Vercken naar ontwerpen van de Akense architect JJ
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Motherhouse of the Franciscan sisters of the Holy Family
Commonly known as the “little convent”. Built in 1752 for the cloth manufacturer Vercken according to plans by the Aachen architect J.J. Couven. Noteworthy features include the Rococo gable with the coat of arms of the builder, the balcony door and the wrought iron grilles. In the inner courtyard is the Lourdes Grotto from 1896; to the right of it, the entrance to the house chapel (1856/57) and burial place (since 1964) of the order’s founder and first superior general, Mother Elisabeth of Jesus (née Josephine Koch, 1815-1899).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.
Location. 50° 37.817′ N, 6° 1.861′ E. Marker is in Eupen, Région Wallonne (Wallonia), in Liège. It is at the intersection of Hufengasse and Marktplatz, on the right when traveling north on Hufengasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hufengasse 2, Eupen, Région Wallonne 4700, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
2. Klösterchen / Little Convent Marker - wide view
Also see . . . ‘Klosterchen’ - ‘Little Convent’ (Oostbelgien - East Belgium Tourist Agency NPO).
Excerpt: Generally known today as the 'Klösterchen' ('little convent'), this building was erected in 1752 on a commission by the cloth manufacturer Leonhard Vercken to plans by the Aachen architect Johann Joseph Couven. In 1857, it became a convent of the order of the Franciscan nuns of the Holy Family, founded in Eupen, and today it is an old people's home. There are some remarkable features, including the rococo gables with the coat of arms of the architect, and the French baroque windows. In(Submitted on June 30, 2024.)the interior, there is a house chapel from the 19th century, and the crypt of the founder of the order, Josephine Koch (1815-1899).Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 20243. Klösterchen / Little Convent Marker - wider view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
4. Lourdes Grotto (just past the entrance gate, as mentioned on the marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
