Saint Boniface Church, church in Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium
Saint Boniface Church is a house of worship in the Gothic Revival style located in the Ixelles neighborhood of Brussels. The building has a cross-shaped floor plan with a long central nave, high pointed ceilings, side chapels, and a tower with a slender spire that rises prominently above the surrounding area.
Construction of the church began in 1846 and was completed in 1849, with the facade receiving maintenance over time. A tower was added around 1885 to accommodate the growing congregation.
The church is dedicated to Saint Boniface and serves as a gathering place for the local community. Today, neighbors from the area continue to use it for weekly services and celebrations, making it an active part of daily life in Ixelles.
The church is primarily active during services and community events, which is when the interior is most accessible. Visitors can view the exterior anytime and admire the stone carvings and tower from various angles around the neighborhood.
The church houses an 1868 organ by Merklin Schutze with 31 stops that sounds during services and concerts. This instrument sits on a carved gallery in the Gothic style and is a notable example of the musical tradition maintained in the building.
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