Begijnhofkerk, Baroque church in Mechelen, Belgium
The Begijnhofkerk features an Italian-influenced facade with rounded arches, Corinthian pillars, and a prominent statue of Saint Catherine by Lucas Faydherbe.
Construction of the church started in 1629 and took 18 years to complete, with architects Pieter Huyssens and Jacques Franckaert designing the building for the Beguine community.
The interior holds a collection of Baroque paintings by Theodoor van Loon, Jan Cossiers, and Lucas Franchoys, along with a crucifix by Hieronymus Duquesnoy.
The church opens Tuesday through Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM during summer months and closes one hour earlier in winter, with free admission for visitors.
The black and white marble high altar, created by local sculptors Jan and Gaspard van den Steen in 1671, contains rotating paintings visible at different times of year.
Location: Mechelen
GPS coordinates: 51.03167,4.47417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43
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