St.-Nikolaus

A very nice church in Eupen / Belgium.

Ancient eighteenth-century church that maintains its charm intact through the magnificent wooden decorations of the 12 apostles and the banks for the faithful.

Very beautiful church!

Actually, I'm not that much of a churchgoer... but this church is really worth a visit. Rarely seen such a great church.

Saint Nicholas Church is the main Catholic church of the city of Eupen. In 1213 the Annales Rodenses (medieval chronicle) mentions a chapel in Eupen dedicated to Saint Nicholas, which was subordinate to the parish of Baelen. In the 14th or 15th century a Gothic church was added and in 1695 Eupen became an independent parish. In 1707 a rectory was established. The current church was built from 1720 - 1726 designed by Laurenz Mefferdatis (one of the most important master builders of the 18th century ). The building is designed in Renaissance style. With its facade with the double towers, it is a characteristic building for the city. The facade was designed by Lamber van Fisenne was considerably modified in the early 20th century. The south tower still contains remnants of its 13th century predecessor, and the north tower was added by Mefferdatis. The round niche above the bell tower contains a clockwork in the right tower and the arms of Pope XIII in the left tower. The towers are covered by onion-shaped helmet roofs, interrupted by small octagonal intermediate turrets. In the front there are three niches containing the statues of Saint Nicholas, Jesus Christ and Saint Anne. Inside the church, the main altar, completely in Baroque, is the main attraction. The pulpit is from 1730 and one of the oldest pieces of furniture in the church. The side altars are for Saint Anne and Mary.