Kaaienwijk in Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage / Church of Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
1. Church of Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage Marker
Ce remarquable édifice baroque bâti entre 1657 et la fin du XVIIe siècle utilise les substructions d'une église gothique, elle-même érigée à l'emplacement d'une chapelle des- servant le Béguinage Notre-Dame de la Vigne (fondé vers le milieu du XIII siècle et supprimé à la fin du XVIII siècle). S'inspirant de l'église du Gesù à Rome et restauré à plusieurs reprises, cet édifice combine baroque (profusion du décor intérieur et en façade, mobi- lier, confessionnaux...) et réminiscences gothiques (structures, voûtes...). Elle renferme en outre de nombreuses œuvres d'art.
Dit merkwaardige barokgebouw, waarvoor inspiratie gehaald werd bij de Gesùkerk te Rome, werd opgericht tussen 1657 en het einde van de eeuw. Het maakt gebruik van de grondvesten van de gotische kerk die hier vroeger stond en zelf in de plaats kwam van een vroegere kapel, die dienst deed voor het Begijnhof ten Wijngaerde (opgericht in het midden van de XIIIde en afgeschaft op het einde van de XVIIIde eeuw). De kerk werd meermaals gerestaureerd
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This remarkable baroque edifice built between 1657 and the end of the XVII century uses the underground constructions of a gothic church, which was itself built on the spot of a chapel ministering to the Beguine Convent "Notre-Dame de la Vigne” (our Lady of the vineyard - founded around the middle of the XIII century and removed at the end of the XVIII century). Inspired by the Gesù church in Rome and renovated several times, this edifice combines Baroque style (lavish decoration inside and on the facade, furniture, and confessionals) with some gothic echoes (structures, vaults). Among others, it hosts many works of art.
Dieses zwischen 1657 und Ende des 17. Jahrhunderts gebaute bemerkenswerte Barockgebäude steht auf dem Unterbau einer gotischen Kirche, die ihrerseits eine Kapelle des Beginenhofs Unsere Liebe Frau des Weingartens (Mitte des 13. Jahrhunderts gegründet und Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts aufgelöst) ersetzt hatte. Die sich von der Gesù-Kirche in Rom inspirierende und mehrmals restaurierte
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
2. Church of Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage Marker - wide view
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 50° 51.162′ N, 4° 21.003′ E. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Bruxelles, Brussels. It is in Kaaienwijk. Marker is on Begijnhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Begijnhof 2062, Bruxelles, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Revolving Bridge / Drehbrücke “des Barques” (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rue du Chien Marin / Zeehondstraat / “Sea Dog” Street (about 180 meters away); Tour Noire / Zwarte Toren / Black Tower (about 210 meters away); Emile Jacqmain (about 240 meters away); Adolphe Max (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Monument: au Pigeon Soldat / aan de Oorlogs Duif / to the War Pigeons (1914-1918) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le Passage du Nord / De Noord-Passage / The Northern Gallery / Die Nord-Passage (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Royal Flemish Theatre / Das Königliche Flämische Theater (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruxelles.
Also see . . . Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage (Wikipedia)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
3. Church of Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage
Overview: The Church of St. John the Baptist at the Béguinage (French: Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste au Béguinage, Dutch: Sint-Jan-Baptist ten Begijnhofkerk) is a Roman Catholic parish church in central Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.(Submitted on March 7, 2024.)
The original Gothic church was built at the end of 13th century, as part of the Notre-Dame de la Vigne beguinage. It was partially destroyed by Calvinists in 1584 and rebuilt thereafter. Attributed to the Flemish architect Lucas Faydherbe, the reconstructed building, which still stands today, is a notable illustration of the Italian-influenced Brabantine Baroque style of the 17th century. The complex was designated a historic monument in 1936.
The church is located on the Place du Béguinage/Begijnhofplein, not far from the Place de Brouckère/De Brouckèreplein, the Place Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijneplein and the Grand Hospice Pachéco.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
4. Church Entrance
Above the door is a statue of Saint Begga.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
