Bridgettines Chapel, former chapel in Brussels
The Bridgettines Chapel is a baroque church located in Brussels, situated near the Les Brigittines neighborhood. The small building features thick walls and narrow windows typical of historic religious structures, with preserved baroque details that include ornate moldings and carefully crafted stone elements.
The chapel was originally built as a church for the Bridgettines order and served the religious community for centuries. Over time, it transformed into multiple spaces including a hospice, prison, armory, pawnshop, covered market, ballroom, warehouse, and school before becoming a contemporary cultural venue.
The chapel carries visual traces of its religious origins through baroque details and sturdy stone walls, even though it now serves primarily as a cultural venue. Today, the community uses it for music, dance, and performances, creating a blend of historical reverence and contemporary artistic expression within the same space.
The chapel is located near the city center and is easily accessible by foot or bicycle. The Les Brigittines neighborhood has cafes and small shops nearby where visitors can relax before or after attending an event.
Founded over 360 years ago, the site has served at least ten different purposes, from a prison to a ballroom, each leaving traces in its architecture. Guided tours reveal secret doors and hidden chambers that tell stories of the building's surprising transformations across centuries.
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