Traces of Islam in Leuven

What does Vesalius have to do with Islam? How did it come to be that some Muslims were admitted to the city hospital in the 1920s? And where did the first mosque open its doors? Leuven is a vibrant city with many worldviews, and Islam is one of them. During this walk, you’ll discover the presence of Muslims and Islam in Leuven—both past and present—through surprising stories at unexpected locations.

📏 3.9 km
🕑 2 hours
📍 KADOC-KU Leuven, Vlamingenstraat 39
🏁 Medina, Blijde Inkomststraat 31a