Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Catholic church in Etterbeek, Belgium
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua is a church building featuring Gothic Revival architecture in the Etterbeek district of Brussels. It has a square bell tower, a spiral staircase turret, and facades built from blue Namèche stone.
Construction began in 1905 under architects Edmond Serneels and Georges Cochaux, who completed only three nave bays and the choir by 1906. Financial constraints prevented the planned expansion of the building.
The interior walls feature red brick and white stone columns that are illuminated by stained glass windows from 1927. These works by local artists fill the space with colored light and create a distinctive visual character.
Entry is through a monumental staircase leading to the porch, located at Place Saint-Antoine 1 in Etterbeek. The site sits in the neighborhood with straightforward access up the stairs to reach the entrance.
A neo-Gothic organ built by Emile Kerkhoff in 1916 remains an important part of the church's interior. This instrument is a remarkable example of organ-building craftsmanship from that period.
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