Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage, Brussels

Name: Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage
Address: Place du Béguinage 2062, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 217 87 42

#86 among attractions in Brussels

Church, Baroque architecture

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Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage, Brussels

Facts and practical information

The Church of St. John the Baptist at the Béguinage is a Roman Catholic parish church in central Brussels, Belgium. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste-au-Béguinage Established: 1676 (348 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°51'10"N, 4°21'2"E

Address

Place du Béguinage 2062Bruxelles-Ville (Beguinage-Dixmude)Brussels 1000 Belgium

Contact

+32 2 217 87 42

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Day trips

Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Delirium Café, Galeria Inno, Jeanneke Pis, Royal Theatre Toone.

~1730 ftSE
Nightlife
Delirium Café, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
9 min walk • Delirium Café is a bar in Brussels, Belgium, known for its long beer list, standing at 2,004 brands in January 2004 as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. On offer are beers from over 60 countries, including many Belgian beers.
~1490 ftE
50°51'11"N • 4°21'25"E
Galeria Inno, Brussels
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
~1740 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Jeanneke Pis, Brussels
9 min walk • Jeanneke Pis is a modern fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium. It was commissioned by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie in 1985 and erected in 1987 as a counterpoint to the city's famous Manneken Pis.
~1990 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, History museum
Royal Theatre Toone, Brussels
10 min walk • The Royal Theatre Toone, is a folkloric theatre of marionettes in central Brussels, Belgium, active since 1830, and the only traditional Brussels puppet theatre still in operation.
~670 ftE
Square
Place de Brouckère, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
4 min walk • The Place de Brouckère or De Brouckèreplein is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne, replacing the Temple of the Augustinians, which was demolished in 1893.
~1600 ftS
Museum
Bruxella 1238, Brussels
8 min walk • Bruxella 1238 is an archaeological site located in the center of Brussels and unearthed in June 1988, during road works.
~1390 ftE
Square
Place des Martyrs, Brussels
7 min walk • The Place des Martyrs is a historic square in central Brussels, Belgium. Its current name, meaning "Martyrs' Square", refers to the martyrs of the September days of the Belgian Revolution of 1830.
~710 ftS
Historical place, Hotel, Restaurant
Black Tower, Brussels
4 min walk • The Black Tower is a medieval tower in Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best conserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th century. It is located behind St. Catherine's Church on Rue de la Vierge Noire/Zwarte Maagdstraat.
~1060 ftE
Street
Boulevard Adolphe Max, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
6 min walk • The Boulevard Adolphe Max or Adolphe Maxlaan is a central boulevard in Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne, and bears the name of a former mayor of the City of Brussels, Adolphe Max.
~690 ftSE
Church
Temple of the Augustinians, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
4 min walk • The Temple of the Augustinians, alternatively the Church of the Augustinians in Brussels, Belgium, was a Brabantine Baroque-style church designed and built from 1621 to 1642 by the architect Jacob Franquart for the Augustinians order.
~1920 ftS
Baroque architecture
Maison de l'Agneau Blanc, Brussels
10 min walk • The Maison de l'Agneau Blanc or simply l'Agneau Blanc is a baroque house, built in 1696, located at number 42 of the rue du Marché aux Herbes in Brussels, parallel to the Grand Place.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage?

Nearby attractions include Place de Brouckère, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (4 min walk), Temple of the Augustinians, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (4 min walk), Black Tower, Brussels (4 min walk), Église Ste-Catherine, Brussels (4 min walk).

How to get to Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint John the Baptist at the Béguinage:

Bus

Béguinage - Begijnhof • Lines: 126, 127, 128, 46, N18 (2 min walk)
De Brouckère • Lines: 126, 127, 128, 29, 46, 66, 71, 88, 89, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11, N12, N13, N16, N18 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijne • Lines: 1, 5 (4 min walk)
De Brouckère • Lines: 1, 5 (6 min walk)

Tram

De Brouckère • Lines: 3, 4 (4 min walk)
Marguerite Duras • Lines: 51 (7 min walk)

Train

De Brouckère (4 min walk)
Bourse - Beurs (9 min walk)

Ferry

Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (14 min walk)
Quai des Péniches - Akenkaai • Lines: Wb (14 min walk)