Église Sainte-Marie, Brussels
Photo by Sean Munson.
Photo by Sean Munson.
Photos by Sean Munson.
Aerial view of Sainte-Marie. Image courtesy of Google Earth.
Église Sainte-Marie (St. Mary's Church) is the only Byzantine-style church in Brussels.
St. Mary's Church, whose full name is Eglise Royale Sainte-Marie à Schaerbeek, was designed by Louis Van Overstraeten.
The architecture is lovely, with a large dome decorated with stars, multiple soaring towers and elegant flying buttresses. The bronze doors feature 32 engraved panels and the building is adorned with the Four Evangelists and their symbols.
Originally a Catholic parish church, St. Mary's now stands in a predominantly Muslim quarter of Brussels and the interior has suffered from neglect. Concerts are sometimes held here and the crypt hosts an ecumenical center.
Quick Facts
| Names: | Eglise Royale Sainte-Marie à Schaerbeek; Eglise Sainte-Marie; St. Mary's Church |
| Type of site: | Parish church |
| Faith: | Roman Catholic |
| Status: | Mostly used for concerts |
| Address: | Place de la Reine - 1030 Bruxelles |
Location Map
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Sources
- St. Mary's Church, Brussels - Virtourist.com
