Waterloolaan in Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Eglise Saint-Jacques / Kerk Sint-Jakob / Saint Jacques’ Church / Saint-Jacques-Kirche
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
1. Saint Jacques’ Church at the Coudenberg Marker
Eglise Saint-Jacques sur Coudenberg
Construite à l'emplacement approximatif de l'ancienne église conventuelle gothique de l'abbaye de Coudenberg, l'église Saint-Jacques fait partie de la composition de la place Royale qu'elle domine. De style néoclassique, elle fut érigée entre 1776 et 1787. Sa façade à péristyle s'inspire d'un temple romain et a vu se succéder les architectes B. Guimard et L. Montoyer. Par la suite, T.-F. Suys (tour octogonale et bas-côtés), J.-F. Portaels (peinture monumentale du tympan du fronton) ainsi que E. Melot (statues de l'attique) lui ont conféré son aspect actuel.
Opgetrokken ongeveer op de plaats van de vroegere gotische kloosterkerk van de Abdij van Koudenberg, is de Sint-Jakobkerk bepalend voor de compositie van het Koningsplein. Ze werd opgericht tussen 1776 en 1787 in neo-klassieke stijl. De gevel met perystilium is een transpositie van een Romeinse tempel. Verschillende architecten volgden zich op: B. Guimard, L. Montoyer, T.-F. Suys (achthoekige toren en zijbeuken), J.-F. Portaels (timpaan met monumentale
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Built approximately on the site of the former Gothic convent church of the Coudenberg Abbey, St Jacques' Church is part of the composition of the Royal Square which it dominates. Neoclassical in style, it was erected between 1776 and 1787. Its façade with peristyle is inspired by a Roman temple, and was worked on sucessively by the architects B. Guimard and L. Montoyer. After this, T.-F. Suys (octogonal tower and side aisles), J.-F. Portaels (tympanum monumental painting on the pediment) as well as E. Melot (statues on the door head each contributed to the church's current appearance.
Die Sankt-Jacob-Kirche steht etwa an der Stelle der ehema- ligen gotischen Klosterkirche der Abtei von Coudenberg, sie ragt über der Place Royale hinaus und bildet einen Bestandteil derer Aufbau. Die Kirche vom neoklassizistischen Stil wurde von 1776 bis 1787 errichtet. Für ihre Faßade mit Peristyl hat der Architekt B. Guimard, in diesem Vorhaben gefolgt von L. Montoyer, einen römischen Tempel als Muster genommen. Ihren heutigen Aspekt bekam sie nach- her durch die Bewerkstelligungen von T.- F. Suys (achteckiger Turm und Seitenschiffe), J.-F. Portaels (monumentales Gemälde
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
2. Saint Jacques’ Church at the Coudenberg Marker - wide view
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 50° 50.52′ N, 4° 21.583′ E. Marker is in Bruxelles, Brussels. It is in Waterloolaan. Marker is on Place Royale, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pl Royale 6, Bruxelles, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Godefroid de Bouillon / Godevaart van Bullioen / Godfrey of Bouillon (within shouting distance of this marker); Koning Albert / Le Roi Albert / King Albert (within shouting distance of this marker); Musée de la Dynastie / Museum van de Dynastie / The Dynasty Museum / Das Museum der Dynastie (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le Parc de Bruxelles / Warandepark / The Park of Brussels (about 180 meters away); Hôtel Ravenstein (about 180 meters away); Charlotte and Emily Brontë (about 180 meters away); Hommage aux Justes / Ere van de Rechtvaardigen / Tribute to the Righteous (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Charlotte and Emily Brontë (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruxelles.
Also see . . . Church of St. James on Coudenberg (Wikipedia).
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
3. Saint Jacques’ Church front - detail
Overview: The Church of St. James on Coudenberg (French: Église Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg, Dutch: Sint-Jacob-op-Koudenbergkerk) is a Roman Catholic church located on the historic Place Royale/Koningsplein, in the Royal Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint James, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus.(Submitted on March 2, 2024.)
The neoclassical church was designed by the architects Gilles-Barnabé Guimard and Louis Montoyer and built from 1776 to 1787, replacing two neighbouring places of worship. In the 19th century, a dome and bell tower, as well as a coloured fresco, were added to it. The complex was designated a historic monument in 1959. Nowadays, it ranks as royal parish church, and since 1986, as cathedral of the Military Ordinariate of Belgium.
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4. Bruxelles, Place Royale
Photochrom shows the Place Royale (Royal Square) with a statue of Godfrey de Bouillon and the Church of St. Jacques-sur-Coudenberg.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
5. Saint Jacques’ Church at the Coudenberg
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
