Notre-Dame du Sablon

A modest chapel first constructed on the sandy Sablon by the Crossbowmen's Guild in 1304 was replaced by the 15th- to 16th-century church of Notre-Dame du Sablon, which is usually regarded as one of Belgium's prettiest Late Gothic buildings. Although certain areas of the church are in the more contemporary Baroque style, the majority are in the Brabantine Gothic style. Notre-Dame du Sablon is typically mentioned as one of the three Gothic churches still existing in the heart of Brussels, together with the Cathedral of St. Michael, St. Gudula, and the Chapel Church.

The Gobertange quarry, which is about 45 km southeast of the church's location in modern-day Walloon Brabant, provided the stone for its construction. The building's inside and exterior is both stunning and appears the same in pictures. The Notre-Dame du Sablon also contains the Thurn und Taxis family's burial chapel and a replica Virgin Mary statue that was allegedly donated to the chapel by a woman to whom the Virgin appeared in 1348. When you visit this church, you'll be astounded by the architectural skill and the artwork. You should take your time studying the scenes that are depicted in the stained-glass images that are prominently displayed inside the Notre-Dame du Sablon.

Location: Rue des Sablons, Brussels, Belgium
Website: https://www.fondsamiseglisesablon.be/
Tel: 32 2 213 00 65
Hour: 9:00 AM - 18:00 PM
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