St. Paul's Church, Gothic and Baroque parish church in Veemarkt, Belgium
The church presents a Gothic exterior structure with a Baroque tower, containing an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures from Flemish masters.
Construction started in 1517 and underwent multiple transformations, including damage from fires in 1679 and 1968, and restoration following the Dutch bombardment of 1830.
The interior displays numerous artworks by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and Jacob Jordaens, representing the peak of Flemish Baroque painting.
The church remains active under the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels, offering regular services while allowing visitors to explore its architectural and artistic elements.
The exterior Calvary garden features 63 life-size statues and nine relief sculptures, forming the largest outdoor sculptural ensemble in Belgium.
Location: Antwerp
Inception: 1517
Architects: Dominikus De Waghemakere, Frans Baeckelmans, Frans Stuyck
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, baroque architecture
Website: https://sintpaulusantwerpen.be
GPS coordinates: 51.22389,4.40139
Latest update: May 29, 2025 14:25
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