Eglise de la Sainte Croix, Brussels, Belgium
3.5 (30 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #7 in Ixelles Churches & Cathedrals
Lovely location
The Church of the Holy Cross (‘Eglise Sainte-Croix’ and not ‘Eglise de la Sainte Croix’ as listed on Tripadvisor) occupies a lovely spot next to the ponds of Ixelles. An unstable terrain to build on! Its present-day exterior is the result of the transformation of the original mid-nineteenth century Gothic Revival church in the 1940s. When cracks started to appear in the walls architect Paul Rome encased the building in a brick and concrete Art Deco shell. Inside, the church is all pointed neo-Gothic vaults and arches but we spotted several marble and wood Art Nouveau confessionals and a marble Art Nouveau vestibule at the entrance towards rue Alphonse De Witte. Worth a quick look around.
Address
Place Sainte Croix, Ixelles, Brussels 1050 Belgium
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Website
http://monument.heritage.brussels/fr/Ixelles/Place
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:56
User Ratings
3.5 based on (30 reviews)
Reviews
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3Michael B 5:00 PM Sep 1, 2018
Nice setting for this church off Flagey Square
This, not an old church, has an interesting blend of an art deco-ish exterior and a traditional neogothic style interior. There are traditional Catholic statues of Mary and saints but also icons and both traditional and more modern stained glass windows. The side chapel where the tabernacle is located for the reserved sacrament is very plain and unadorned except with a cross. The main altar is backed by a large crucifix. We found it worth visiting but not our favorite Brussels church.
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4DroverMrsBoss 5:00 PM Sep 9, 2016
Local Church
Catholic church, mid-19th century, Worth a visit because of the Art Deco exterior and Neo Gothic interior. Open every day of the week for visits but also one can assist a daily mass.
