Convent Van Maerlant

The Van Maerlant Convent features red brick construction with neoclassical elements including Doric columns, a pediment, and decorative friezes throughout the structure.

Originally constructed in 1435 under papal authorization, the convent underwent major reconstruction in the 1850s when the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration established their presence.

The stained glass windows, created by artist Thomas Reinhold and produced at Schlierbach convent, present five biblical themes funded by Austrian regions.

The building now functions as the European Commission Central Library, providing research resources and documentation services within the European Quarter.

This religious structure stands as the only pre-World War II building remaining in Brussels' European Quarter, surrounded by modern institutional architecture.

Location: City of Brussels

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 50.84119,4.37815

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41