Notice sur la Place Jean Jacobs à Bruxelles

A historical analysis of Brussels' Place Jean Jacobs reveals its evolution from a modest, garden-filled area near the city's fortifications to a significant urban space. Originally part of the rue des Marolles, named after a congregation that educated poor girls, the site gained prominence with the construction of the Church of Notre-Dame de Montserrat in 1687. The church, designed by architect Anneessens, featured a notable façade that elevated the area's aesthetic, though it was later demolished. Subsequent urban developments, including the Hospice Pachéco and the Palais de Justice, further reshaped the landscape. This study reconstructs the site's transformation through archival research, highlighting its social and architectural significance.

Duquenne, X. (2020). Notice sur la Place Jean Jacobs à Bruxelles. Cahiers Bruxellois – Brusselse Cahiers, LI(1), 197–210. https://doi.org/10.3917/brux.051.0197