Brussels - Sainte-Catherine / Sint-Katelijne aus Brussels

Not far west of the Théâtre Royal lies the majesticaly proportioned church of Sainte-Catherine, built in 1850 in a blend of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles to replace an earlier building. Of particular interest in the interior are the 14th or 15th C. figure of a black Madonna and a painting by de Crayer. The Tour Noire (11th-12th C.) which stands behind the church is a remnant of the old city wall while, on the west side, the delightful fish market is a reminder that this was once one of the old town quays.