Petit Wasmes Explained

Petit Wasmes is a hamlet of Wallonia, located in the district of Wasmes, municipality of Colfontaine, province of Hainaut, Belgium. It was once the home of Vincent van Gogh.[1]

Main sights

Temple of Petit-Wasmes

In the first half of 1800, after recognising freedom of worship to Protestant communities, institutions founded the Union of Evangelical Protestant Churches of the Kingdom of Belgium.[2] Vincent Van Gogh wanted to support pastors in their worshipping, but he never had the chance, since he left Borinage in 1880 and the Temple was only built in 1897.[3]

References

50.4167°N 52°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saving Van Gogh's home from dereliction. Laura Allsop. February 3, 2012. CNN.
  2. Web site: TEMPLE OF PETIT-WASMES. visitmons.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Religious heritage: Petit-Wasmes Temple. cirkwi.com.