Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon, Brussels

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Dominating the Sablon Square in the center of Brussels, this church was transformed from a chapel into a major gothic church starting in 1436 through the beginning of the 16th century, and truly exemplifies the Brabantine gothic style of architecture.

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tmazionsmith
Saint Paul, Minnesota377 contributions
Gorgeous stained glass
This was probably my favorite cathedral that I saw in all of Belgium. The architecture is fantastic, but there is just something extra about this church when the light comes through the stained glass. I was there between 11 and noon; it was pretty much perfect, as there were very few people at that time and the sun was shining in nicely.
Visited October 2022
Written December 31, 2022
Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,760 contributions
Another impressive church!
Not as imposing or grand as the cathedral but still very impressive. The church, dating back to the 15th century, has several wonderful stained glass windows and some nice paintings, carved side altars, and a lovely marble statue in back of the main alter. Superb intricate statuary on exterior.
Visited November 2022
Written January 21, 2023
Hermes_NL 🇳🇱
Amsterdam, The Netherlands20,081 contributions
Gorgeous church in lovely area, free to visit
The Church is in mint condition and has some very beautiful things to see, such as the delicately carved pulpit and the two baroque chapels in the back. Entrance is free. The petit Sablon (kleine Zavel) park right opposite the church is also a lovely place to visit.
Visited June 2023
Traveled solo
Written June 5, 2023
Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China14,185 contributions
Small Notre-Dame in Brussels
This is an impressive church in downtown Brussels. Garnished with a pleasant garden, Eglise Notre-Dame du Sablon is a lovely place to explore while in the Belgian capital. The huge, Gothic church remains serene and peaceful amid the tourist crowd.
Visited June 2023
Written June 14, 2023

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Bob K

Fairfax, VA2,234 contributions

Notre Dame in Brussels

Dec 2019

The Church of Our Lady of Victory at the Sablon is one of the most beautiful churches in Brussels. It's a wonderful example of the late-Gothic flamboyance with lots of other architectural sites inside: baroque chapels of the Thurn and Taxis family, the postmasters of the Habsburgs since the 15th century, for instance, can be found on either side of the choir. The church also has lots of paintings and valuable sculptures by Hieronymus Duquesnoy de Jonge, Mattheus van Beveren, Jan van Delen, Gabriel Grupello and many more. One of their treasures is the boat of Beatrijs Soetken which she used to convey a statue of Mather Mary from Antwerp to Brussels, or so legend tells us. Every year since its arrival, the crossbowmen carry the statue around the church in a procession, an event that would eventually grow into the Ommegang of Brussels which still starts off at the Sablon and ends on the Grand Place. The stained-glass windows of the 16th to 20th century, then, show us the ties the church has had prominent families through history. The sculptures in the entrances of the church all date from the 20th century, the south portal richly decorated with numerous Biblical figures. The tympanum above the entrance door to the church depicts a Christ figure surrounded by scores of saints and was already there when Robert Campin around 1420 painted his Marriage of the Virgin, now in the Prado in Madrid. Allow ~ 1 hr for your visit.

Written February 12, 2020

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tmazionsmith

Saint Paul, MN377 contributions

Gorgeous stained glass

Oct 2022

This was probably my favorite cathedral that I saw in all of Belgium. The architecture is fantastic, but there is just something extra about this church when the light comes through the stained glass. I was there between 11 and noon; it was pretty much perfect, as there were very few people at that time and the sun was shining in nicely.

Written December 31, 2022

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Kufunda

Harare, Zimbabwe356 contributions

A stained glass spectacle!

Sep 2022

Of all the churches I visited in Brussels, this was the most spectacular in terms of the number of stained glass windows depicting religious figures, some as recent as the 20th Century, and coats of arms of various prominent families impacted by WW 11. As is the trend, aspects of the church are from various parts of Belgium, including Antwerp, and there are two organs. The place is functional and dense with history and religious art. Well worth a visit.

Written September 9, 2022

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Raintree_Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand3,760 contributions

Another impressive church!

Nov 2022

Not as imposing or grand as the cathedral but still very impressive. The church, dating back to the 15th century, has several wonderful stained glass windows and some nice paintings, carved side altars, and a lovely marble statue in back of the main alter. Superb intricate statuary on exterior.

Written January 22, 2023

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Hermes_NL 🇳🇱

Amsterdam, The Netherlands20,081 contributions

Gorgeous church in lovely area, free to visit

Jun 2023 • Solo

The Church is in mint condition and has some very beautiful things to see, such as the delicately carved pulpit and the two baroque chapels in the back. Entrance is free. The petit Sablon (kleine Zavel) park right opposite the church is also a lovely place to visit.

Written June 6, 2023

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Ugo C

Reykjavik, Iceland757 contributions

One of the most beautiful churches in the city

Jun 2022

This church is amazing. So much detail, so much history within it. You can spend hours just staring at it, from inside or out. Also, the best views and photos can be taken from the park across the street.

Written June 28, 2022

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Leonhkny

Hong Kong, China14,185 contributions

Small Notre-Dame in Brussels

Jun 2023

This is an impressive church in downtown Brussels. Garnished with a pleasant garden, Eglise Notre-Dame du Sablon is a lovely place to explore while in the Belgian capital. The huge, Gothic church remains serene and peaceful amid the tourist crowd.

Written June 15, 2023

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RjessMMM

Vancouver, WA564 contributions

Peaceful church

Nov 2022

Spectacular gothic church with amazing stained glass. Relaxing atmosphere with an amazing interior. It was a nice respite from the cold weather. Just a wonderful place to visit and look back at fondly when you get back home.

Written November 20, 2022

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macedonboy

Glasgow, UK179,496 contributions

Put this Church on Your Itinerary

Sep 2019

The Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon is a church that must have one of the finest collections of stained glass windows in all the churches of Brussels. The church is slightly unusual in have equally stunning stained glass windows on two levels. Much of the subject matter is saints and medieval rulers of Northern Europe. The exterior and much of the interior is clearly gothic, but it does have two beautiful Baroque chapels on either side of the high altar. One chapel is dedicated to Saint Ursula and the other to Saint Marcouf, both of which are decorated with superbly ornate sculptures and beautifully translucent white marbles.

In my humble opinion, this church should be on any itinerary for Brussels.

Written September 8, 2019

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avist80

Gorinchem, The Netherlands99 contributions

Amazing!!

Oct 2012 • Couples

There are several tourist spots near this so everyone could include this in his/her route. It only takes a couple of minutes to see what's inside. There is also a park opposite if anyone wants to relax or rest afterwards. The interior and stained glass are really awesome.

Written October 29, 2012

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