Église Notre Dame du Sablon

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  • Address
    Rue de la Régence 3b, Sablon
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  • Phone
    02 511 57 41
  • Transport
    underground rail: Porte de Namur
tram: 92, 93 or 94

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Lonely Planet review

Flamboyant Gothic is the style of the large but gloomy church, the Église Notre Dame Au Sablon, located at the top end of the Sablon. It began as a chapel, built by the archers' guild in the 13th century, but was enlarged in the 15th century when pilgrims descended in droves to pay homage to a statue of the Madonna reputed to have healing powers.

The statue has long since gone and the inside is now best noted for its 11 impressive stained-glass windows and the chapel of the local Tour et Taxis family, who founded Belgium's postal service.