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National Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Religious site4.5 · 6 5094.1 · 852≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry3.4 km from the center
One of the largest churches in the world, crowning the Koekelberg plateau in north-west Brussels. Built in Art Deco style between 1905 and 1970, it is clad in dark brick with terracotta trim. An ascent to the gallery of the dome opens a panorama over the whole city, while below sit a museum of modern religious art and an exhibition tracing the basilica's six decades of construction.
Highlights
- Brussels panorama from the dome
- Art Deco in dark brick
- Among the world's largest churches
- Basilica entry is free
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 18:00 |
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