St. Catherine's Church
St. Catherine's Church
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Located in the famous Grand Place, St. Catherine's is known for its heritage and culture.
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- Beurs • 4 min walk
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YB1972
Geneva, Switzerland27,854 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Located on the eponymous square, this church is imposing. Gothic in style but with baroque ornaments, it was consecrated in its current state at the end of the 19th century. The interior is austere but has an impressive volume. Pretty wooden pulpit, a few paintings, otherwise devoid of interest.
Written 4 February 2024
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theTimeTravellersBox
Belgium286 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
It doesn't happen often anymore that great churches are found on these grounds of times we live in: the St Catherine Church in Brussels makes all the difference though. Beautiful on the outside and wonderfully on the inside, it still is being used actively. A marvel to behold.
Written 5 June 2022
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China22,537 contributions
Jun 2023
This is one among many churches and cathedrals in downtown Brussels. Eglise Sainte-Catherine is a larger cathedral with an imposing facade and relatively unpolished interior. It is a quiet place without many tourists.
Written 12 June 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Sept 2019
St. Catherine's Church sits on the site of another church of the same name and the ruins can still be seen adjacent to the current building. The current building is looks like it was originally Gothic, but acquired Romanesque and Baroque characteristics after more renovation in the late 19th century. The latter two styles more obvious once you step inside. In fact you can easily see which part of the church was renovated and which part not. The older part of the building needs a serious clean, while the newer part is gleaming white. The interior of the church is very bland compared to the exterior and especially for a church of this scale. There's none of the stained glassed windows you'd expect from a church that's over 500 years old.
I wouldn't go specifically to see this church unless you have time. Pass the outside of the building and that's the best part.
I wouldn't go specifically to see this church unless you have time. Pass the outside of the building and that's the best part.
Written 6 September 2019
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Daniel
Crema, Italy423 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Compared to the history of Brussels, this cathedral is relatively new, it dates back to the mid 18 hundred, but it is worth visiting.
Written 16 February 2020
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,830 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
I love to visit Place Saint Catherine and one of the highlights of this square and certainly the focal point is the magnificent Church.
Although this church wa built between 1854 _ 1874 there has been a place of worship on this spot for a lot longer.
The church looks amazing of a day but come nightfall it looks truelly stunning when illuminated.
I love the Baroque style of architecture of the church and it makes for some great photographic opportunities.
Besides visiting the church,the square were the church is house is surrounded by some great cafes and restaurants and is most definitely well worth checking out.
Although this church wa built between 1854 _ 1874 there has been a place of worship on this spot for a lot longer.
The church looks amazing of a day but come nightfall it looks truelly stunning when illuminated.
I love the Baroque style of architecture of the church and it makes for some great photographic opportunities.
Besides visiting the church,the square were the church is house is surrounded by some great cafes and restaurants and is most definitely well worth checking out.
Written 4 March 2018
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,135 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
Massive and beautiful building. Outstanding inside and outside. Piece of architectural art that needs some time to examine it.
Written 2 December 2017
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Enrico
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium346 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
It is a nice church but I was expecting more from the outside. It was very dark inside. However, I was able to see some nice statues and architecture.
Written 5 February 2022
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Brian R
Vienna, VA711 contributions
Oct 2021
Looks like a Calvinist mob stripped it down to the peeling plaster walls. There's nothing to see inside.
Written 5 October 2021
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June A
Surrey, UK2,754 contributions
Jul 2020
Located in the St Catherine's area of Lower Town this beautiful church sits in an area surrounded by restaurants and cafes. I didn't get to see the interior but wandered around the area a few times admiring it from the outside.
Written 6 June 2021
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What are times and dates of December light show please.
Written 6 December 2017
What are the. Opening times of the church
Written 19 November 2017
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