Built in the 15th century as a Baroque church, the building was given a makeover in the 19th. It has a lot of different architectural influences now. The only truly Baroque element left is the somewhat ruined bell tower. The interior is in Gothic style. The highlights are:

• A spacious Baroque interior
• 14th century stone statue of the Black Madonna left of the altar.
• Two ornate tombs.
• A beautiful painting of Saint Catherine.
• The imposing looking west portal.
• The stone Black Tower east of the church, which used to be part of the 12 century city walls.

• Check the church website for service times.

• Buses 29, 66, 86, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11, N12, N13. N16 stop De Brouckere.
• Subway Line 1 and 5 stop Sainte-Catherine.
• Buses 86, 126, 127, 128, N16 stop Dansaert.

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