Church of St. Clement, Romanesque church in Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
The Church of St. Clement is a Romanesque church building located in Watermael-Boitsfort featuring rounded arches, thick stone walls, and a bell tower. The structure displays characteristic 11th-century religious architecture with small windows and heavy masonry throughout.
The building dates to the 11th century and represents one of Belgium's earliest examples of Romanesque architecture. Major expansion occurred in the 15th century when a transept and Gothic choir were added, and restoration work in 1871 uncovered ancient tombstones within the structure.
This place serves as a gathering point for the local community, hosting regular Catholic services that connect residents through shared spiritual practices. The building remains central to the neighborhood's religious life and local traditions.
The church can be reached via Bosrechterstraat and Ottervangerstraat in the Watermael-Boitsfort neighborhood of Brussels. Since this is a protected heritage site with an active religious function, visitors should plan visits respectfully and check service times before arriving.
This building received protected heritage status in 1949, securing its preservation as one of Belgium's earliest Romanesque structures. The designation reflects its architectural importance and role as a witness to medieval building traditions.
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