Sint-Albertuskerk, Mine cathedral in Zwartberg, Belgium.
Sint-Albertuskerk is a church in Genk known as a mine cathedral and displaying West Flemish brick Gothic features. The building has high pointed windows, a Gothic-style tower, and a classical round-arched main entrance located at the church square.
Construction of this church began in January 1939 under architect Henry Lacoste. Its first consecration took place on October 10, 1941, marking the completion of this important religious building.
The church displays artworks by Jozef de Falloise, including sculptures of saints and a Way of the Cross series. Concrete stained glass windows showing the twelve apostles shape the interior and offer a modern take on religious imagery.
The building is open to the public and regularly used for services and community activities. The main entrance is located at Kerkplein on Hoevenzavellaan in Genk, making it straightforward to find.
A copper baptismal font with a pyramidal lid was originally placed in the ground floor tower chapel. Today it occupies a central location inside the church and draws visitors' attention.
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