St. Paul's Church (Sint-Pauluskerk)
The late Gothic St. Paul’s Church (Sint-Pauluskerk), begun in 1517 but not completed until 1639, is located in the center of the city, in the Veemarkt (the area that formerly served as a cattle market). Dated around 1680 is the Baroque clock tower.
The church suffered severe damage as a result of a fire in 1968, and only the determined efforts of the neighborhood residents saved the priceless interior decor.
Paintings by Rubens, Jordaens, and Van Dyck may be found inside the cathedral. These include three paintings by Rubens, The Scourging of Christ (1617) in the left aisle, and Adoration of the Shepherds and Disputation on the Blessed Sacrament in the left transept, as well as the outstanding Baroque confessionals by Pieter Verbruggen the Elder.
Details:
- Sint-Paulusstraat, 2000 Antwerpen
- mkantwerpen.be/en/churches/st-pauls-church
- info@sintpaulusantwerpen.be
- +32 32 32 32 67
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Proximity to Key Areas
- Fashion District: The Antwerp Fashion District, renowned for its designer boutiques and the ModeMuseum (MoMu), is approximately a 10-minute walk (around 800 meters) from Antwerp Central Station.
- Diamond District: The Diamond District, located adjacent to the station, is just a 5-minute walk (about 400 meters) away. This area is famous for its diamond trade and numerous diamond shops.
- City Centre: The city centre, including key landmarks like the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Grote Markt, is roughly a 15-minute walk (around 1.2 kilometers) from the station.
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