Place Sainte-Catherine
Place Sainte-Catherine
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- Sint-Katelijne • 3 min walk
- De Brouckère • 4 min walk
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Olof N
Stockholm, Sweden13 contributions
Sep 2019
Place St Catherine is always crowded. A fun winter market during the chilly season, and a popular spot for mingling and eating during the warmer ones. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the seafood with a chilled bottle of white.
Written January 2, 2020
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Seagoat1959
Peckville, United States23 contributions
Mar 2023
The church isn't worth a special trip, but the Ste. Catherine area of the city is an easy walk, and a little quieter, with some excellent cafes. The area behind the church is in decline, or struggling to make a comeback, hard to tell which.
Written April 1, 2023
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YB1972
Geneva, Switzerland28,617 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Place Sainte Catherine remains a place where Brussels residents like to go. Whether in fish restaurants, bars, or simply to sit on one of the benches and chat. The Sainte-Catherine church in its center is impressive. In December a splendid Christmas market comes to liven up this pretty square which is worth a visit.
Written March 31, 2024
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Herbert C
1,815 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Despite the various reviews commenting on the vibrancy of this public square, I did not feel that when I made my way there during a weekday afternoon; definitely not the kind of buzz that I felt in Grand Place and the thoroughfares around it. Place Ste Catherine is anchored by Saint Catherine’s Church and surrounded by numerous bars and restaurants. Perhaps due to routine maintenance, the shallow pool on the square has been dried up, which further brings out the blandness of the place. Unless you’re here for a meal or drinks, this place is good for a quick look-see, then proceed to your next destination.
Written November 13, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Sep 2019
This public square sits directly in front of the church from which the square takes its name. The “Gothic” church of Saint Catherine dominates the square. Lots of cafes, bars, restaurants and the water pool of Fontaine Anspach. A very popular place for Bruxellois to hang out and a useful wateringhole after visiting the church.
Written September 6, 2019
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frenchelvis
Stirling, UK96 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
Avoid Brussels. It is a filthy ,tired place with empty shops, beggars on the streets, surly waiters, rip- off stalls at the Xmas Market, and, to crown it all, a railway station that defies comprehension.. we stayed two hours and that's about 1he 59 too long. Go to Bruges- safer, cleaner and takes pride in itself. Brussels needs to clean itself up. The number of police around is testimony to its dodgy character.
Written December 7, 2013
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TravelNinjaMegan
Brussels, Belgium36 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
St Catherine is my favourite neighbourhood in Brussels. The fish market, Nordzee & ABC poisonniere are fantastic for fresh fish to take home or eat standing up with a glass of wine (recommend the fish soup!). St Catherine church is beautiful - and there are tonnes of restaurants to chose from - most of which do not need reservations (although the best ones on Rue de Flandre like Selecto, Gramm or Viva M'a Boma you need reservations). There is a nice cultural centre you can check out - across from my favourite Fromagerie. If you have an appetite the all-you-can-eat ribs at Amadeus are always a favourite. And Place St Catherine also has THE best chocolate & Ice Cream shop - Frederic Blondeel. Get your bread & bakery items at the famous Charli.
At Christmas, St Catherine hosts my favourite Christmas markets in the world. They are lovely, festive and quaint. Best raclette sandwiches ever.
At Christmas, St Catherine hosts my favourite Christmas markets in the world. They are lovely, festive and quaint. Best raclette sandwiches ever.
Written March 8, 2017
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Matthew303
Edinburgh, UK1,461 contributions
The historic Place Sainte Catherine is notable for its many seafood restaurants - some of which are excellent. Within walking distance of the Grand Place, but very slightly off the tourist circuit. In December there is a Christmas market. Very easy to get to by public transport: take the Metro to Sainte Catherine station.
Written August 28, 2010
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echo830
Medina, TX30 contributions
Aug 2019
Place Ste Catherine is a short walk from the busy Grand place, surround by many shops, bars and restaurants, that seem to be geared more to locals.
Written August 17, 2019
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InesTopaz
Brussels, Belgium110 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Nice place with more and more bars and restaurants.
Nice to hang out here with friends near the water
Nice to hang out here with friends near the water
Written May 16, 2021
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I am looking at booking a hotel within the St Catherine area but wanting to know which stop we would get off at if we got the shuttle bus from charleroi airport to brussels city centre?
Written October 1, 2019
A quelle heure nous pourrions regarde spectacle de lumiere sur cathédrale a place ste Catherine? Merci
Written December 23, 2018
Qual horario e dias de funcionamento?
Written August 3, 2017
Aangezien het een openbare plaats is, is deze 24/24 open 7/7. Maar de gezelligheid begint zo rond de middag en bereikt haar hoogtepunt rond 20:00. Tijdens de schoolperiode is het er ook enorm gezellig vanaf 16:00.
Written August 7, 2017
June h
Cardiff, United Kingdom
How to get to Christmas market from the Grand Place
Written December 7, 2015
Hi !
It is a 15 minutes walk ! Look at the map on the right hand side of this page (or go to Google Map) , zoom it for Place Sainte-Catherine and you will find 3 or 4 streets you could walk between the 2 locations . In case of bad weather , you could take the metro (subway) to the Sainte-Catherine Station . The exit is in the middle of the Place !
Written December 7, 2015
Celia B
Warrington, United Kingdom
I'm actually trying to find out for a friend the name of the nearest Catholic Cathedral to the city of Terlanen, Overijse in Belgium. Could you find out for me please?
Thanks
Written August 26, 2015
I have booked for December, for the xmas market, any reccomendations where to go, eat or drink? first time in Brussels
Written August 26, 2015
We visited the Christmas Market here last year & have just Reviewed the places we visited while there. If you have a look at them hopefully you'll find them helpful to you :)
Written October 2, 2015
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