Église Saint-Christophe de Charleroi, Catholic parish church in Place Charles II, Charleroi, Belgium.
The Église Saint-Christophe de Charleroi is a stone church with a prominent copper dome and a separate bell tower located in central Charleroi. Inside, the walls feature painted decorations and the space is lit by colored glass windows set into the walls.
The building started in 1667 as a small military chapel before it was rebuilt in the early 1700s and renamed for Saint Christopher. This shift marks when it moved from serving only soldiers to becoming a larger place of worship for the town.
The stained glass windows inside tell biblical stories through colored light that changes throughout the day. These windows are part of how the space feels when you walk through it during different times.
You can visit the church during daylight hours when it is typically open to the public. Admission is free and the main entrance faces the central square, making it easy to find.
The interior features a large mosaic floor made of tiny colored glass pieces and gold leaf that depicts biblical scenes. Many visitors are surprised to find this detailed craft element under their feet, as it is not something you typically notice at first glance.
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