Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg Church

Se encuentra en la plaza real frente a la la estatua de Godofredo de Bouillon. Se trata de una réplica del estilo romano, de estilo neoclásico del Ochocientos, construida desde 1776 hasta 1787. La fachada presenta seis columnas corintias. Aunque ha ejercido distintas funciones durante la historia (en época de la Revolución Francesa fue el Palacio de Leyes) en la actualidad ha vuelto a funcionar como iglesia católica. Desde el siglo XII hubo aquí una capilla que se sustituyó por otra para uso de los duques de Brabante. Se convirtió en capilla ducal cuando se construyó el palacio Coudenberg, en el siglo XIII. La capilla fue saqueada en 1579 durante los conflictos entre católicos y protestantes y en el incendio de 1731, que destruyó el palacio, quedó muy dañada y hubo que demolerla. La iglesia actual se levantó respetando el estilo neoclásico imperante en la zona. Fue consagrada en 1787 y diseñada por Barré y Guimard, aunque durante la Revolución Francesa se utilizó como Templo de la Ley y la Razón. En 1802 se devolvió a la Iglesia católica. La cúpula se finalizó en 1849. La nave de medio cañón y el ábside con su media cúpula están salpicados de motivos florales de escayola. En el interior se hallan dos grandes cuadros de Jan Portaels a cada lado del crucero, así como un asiento reservado a la familia real. Horario: de martes a sábado desde las 10.00 a las 18, domingo desde las 8.45 a las 17. Aunque cuando nosotros fuimos no abrían hasta las 13 horas.

It is in the royal square in front of the statue of Godfrey of Bouillon. It is a replica of the Roman style of the nineteenth century neoclassical style, built from 1776-1787. The facade has six Corinthian columns. Although it has had various roles throughout history (in time of the French Revolution was the Palace of Laws) has now returned to work as a Catholic church. From the twelfth century there was a chapel here was replaced by another use of the Dukes of Brabant. He became ducal chapel when Coudenberg palace was built in the thirteenth century. The chapel was sacked in 1579 during the conflict between Catholics and Protestants and the 1731 fire that destroyed the palace was badly damaged and had to be demolished. The present church was raised respecting the prevailing neoclassical style in the area. It was consecrated in 1787 and designed by Barré and Guimard, but during the French Revolution was used as the Temple of Law and Reason. In 1802 he returned to the Catholic Church. The dome was completed in 1849. The nave and apse barrel with half dome are dotted with floral motifs in plaster. Inside are two large paintings of Jan Portaels on each side of cruiser and a seat reserved for the royal family. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 18, Sunday from 8.45 to 17. Even when we were not opened until 13 hours.

Arrivando alla Place Royale è impossibile non notare questa specie di "campidoglio" che riempie la vista. Saint jacques-sur-Coudenberg non sembra una chiesa, quanto un palazzo presidenziale. Ed in effetti funse anche da Tempio della Ragione e poi Tempio della Legge durante la Rivoluzione Francese, tornando cattolica nel 1802. Fu costruita tra il 1776 e il 1787 in stile neoclassico, sui resti di un'abbazia medievale. Una splendida vista si può ammirare dalla terrazza del [poi=99761]Museo degli Strumenti Musicali[/poi].

Arriving at the Place Royale is impossible not to notice this kind of "capitol" that fills the view. Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg not look like a church, as a presidential palace. And in fact also served as a Temple of Reason and then Temple of Law during the French Revolution, returning Catholic in 1802. It was built between 1776 and 1787 in neo-classical style on the ruins of a medieval abbey. A beautiful view can be enjoyed from the terrace of the Museum of Musical Instruments.