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The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart (French: Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur, Dutch: Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig-Hart) is a Roman Catholic Minor Basilica and parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, inspired by the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur in Paris. Symbolically, King Leopold II laid the first stone in 1905 during the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Belgian Independence. The construction was halted by the two World Wars and finished only in 1970. Belonging to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mechelen–Brussels, it is one of the largest churches by area in the world.
Located at the head of Elisabeth Park atop the Koekelberg hill, between the municipalities of Koekelberg and Ganshoren, the church is popularly known as the Koekelberg Basilica (French: Basilique de Koekelberg, Dutch: Basiliek van Koekelberg). The massive brick and reinforced concrete structure, in Art Deco style of neo-Byzantine inspiration, features two thinner towers and a nearly as high green copper dome that rises 89 metres (292 ft) above ground, dominating Brussels' north-western skyline. On a clear day, the basilica can be recognised with the naked eye from dozens of kilometres away outside Brussels.
I have been looking forward to see this church as I have been passing on this one whenever we visit Brussels. Did not have time to see what's inside. Had the chance to see it this year, 2018 and i love the interior. Simply amazing. There were some exhibitions inside as well. The view at the top is also a must for a fee. Worth the time coz you will see most of the prominent places in Brussels. Also nice to spend time to pray here as even if there were tourists, the church was relatively silent.
Vic CanoMar 1, 2018
It’s breathtaking place! Elegant and holy thing just stand on the small hill! Love it and sit inside can feel warm and peace
張小銓Jan 17, 2018
Really a huge church and nice architecture. Second level of the church is converted as exhibition place that is quite commercial. But overall a nice place to visit.
Ramesh MarimuthuDec 27, 2017
Wonderful basilica in art déco, the biggest one in the world with this architectural style. Located in a nice area (Elizabeth Park), it is one of the nicest monuments of Brussels.
Giorgio QuettiNov 26, 2017
One of the most beautiful and historic church i visited wayback 1990.
Alex MadronioFeb 15, 2018
This outstanding monument, built partly during the Art Deco period and the 6th largest church in the world, is a to-do visit in Brussels that many visitors unfortunately forget about. Fun fact: it took a whole weekend to inaugurate the nave as priests had to bless every part of it using holy water.
Noé Vagner-ClévenotMar 26, 2018
Very interesting and inspiring building. Peaceful and charming. The view from the top of the Basilica is very beautiful.
Ronny DenizMar 8, 2018
Really pretty and huge building. You have to pay to get to the higher points in the cathedral
Vivek PillayApr 1, 2018
This massive church is one of the top ten largest Roman Catholic Churches in the world. Completed in 1970, it has more of a modern feel than a lot of cathedrals. If you like Churches then this is a must visit.
Zach StanfordMay 7, 2018
This place gives you a very unique view of Brussels. The visiting of the actual church does not cost anything, but I would strongly encourage you to pay the couple of euros to get on the top of the National Basilica. The view from the top is just astonishing. Take the time, and visit this place. We spent about 2h, and I could honestly say that i felt a little rushed. I would visit again. The view was just worth it.
Ivica RistovskiMay 30, 2018
Gigantic church adjacent to a large and beautiful park. The church may be large but is a little lacklustre on the inside it is worth it to go on the roof for 5 euros and take in the view.
Robert McSweeneyMay 30, 2018
I have been living at 100m from the park of the Basilica. It has always been a special spot in Brussels for me, this place attracts lots of people with different backgrounds and stories. Every now and then there are some very interesting events happening there. It’s one of the places you need to visit on a nice summer day
Digital ThangkaJun 21, 2018
Beautiful modern church, has a nice view on the city of Brussels from its tower.
Lark SistermanJun 10, 2018
The panorama view is just magnificent (perhaps the best of Brussels).
Ho Yin ChengAug 7, 2018
I have been looking forward to see this church as I have been passing on this one whenever we visit Brussels. Did not have time to see what's inside. Had the chance to see it this year, 2018 and i love the interior. Simply amazing. There were some exhibitions inside as well. The view at the top is also a must for a fee. Worth the time coz you will see most of the prominent places in Brussels. Also nice to spend time to pray here as even if there were tourists, the church was relatively silent.
Vic CanoMar 1, 2018
It’s breathtaking place! Elegant and holy thing just stand on the small hill! Love it and sit inside can feel warm and peace
張小銓Jan 17, 2018
Really a huge church and nice architecture. Second level of the church is converted as exhibition place that is quite commercial. But overall a nice place to visit.
Ramesh MarimuthuDec 27, 2017
Wonderful basilica in art déco, the biggest one in the world with this architectural style. Located in a nice area (Elizabeth Park), it is one of the nicest monuments of Brussels.
Giorgio QuettiNov 26, 2017
One of the most beautiful and historic church i visited wayback 1990.
Alex MadronioFeb 15, 2018
This outstanding monument, built partly during the Art Deco period and the 6th largest church in the world, is a to-do visit in Brussels that many visitors unfortunately forget about. Fun fact: it took a whole weekend to inaugurate the nave as priests had to bless every part of it using holy water.
Noé Vagner-ClévenotMar 26, 2018
Very interesting and inspiring building. Peaceful and charming. The view from the top of the Basilica is very beautiful.
Ronny DenizMar 8, 2018
Really pretty and huge building. You have to pay to get to the higher points in the cathedral
Vivek PillayApr 1, 2018
This massive church is one of the top ten largest Roman Catholic Churches in the world. Completed in 1970, it has more of a modern feel than a lot of cathedrals. If you like Churches then this is a must visit.
Zach StanfordMay 7, 2018
This place gives you a very unique view of Brussels. The visiting of the actual church does not cost anything, but I would strongly encourage you to pay the couple of euros to get on the top of the National Basilica. The view from the top is just astonishing. Take the time, and visit this place. We spent about 2h, and I could honestly say that i felt a little rushed. I would visit again. The view was just worth it.
Ivica RistovskiMay 30, 2018
Gigantic church adjacent to a large and beautiful park. The church may be large but is a little lacklustre on the inside it is worth it to go on the roof for 5 euros and take in the view.
Robert McSweeneyMay 30, 2018
I have been living at 100m from the park of the Basilica. It has always been a special spot in Brussels for me, this place attracts lots of people with different backgrounds and stories. Every now and then there are some very interesting events happening there. It’s one of the places you need to visit on a nice summer day
Digital ThangkaJun 21, 2018
Beautiful modern church, has a nice view on the city of Brussels from its tower.
Lark SistermanJun 10, 2018
The panorama view is just magnificent (perhaps the best of Brussels).
Ho Yin ChengAug 7, 2018
I have been looking forward to see this church as I have been passing on this one whenever we visit Brussels. Did not have time to see what's inside. Had the chance to see it this year, 2018 and i love the interior. Simply amazing. There were some exhibitions inside as well. The view at the top is also a must for a fee. Worth the time coz you will see most of the prominent places in Brussels. Also nice to spend time to pray here as even if there were tourists, the church was relatively silent.
Vic CanoMar 1, 2018
It’s breathtaking place! Elegant and holy thing just stand on the small hill! Love it and sit inside can feel warm and peace
張小銓Jan 17, 2018
Really a huge church and nice architecture. Second level of the church is converted as exhibition place that is quite commercial. But overall a nice place to visit.
Ramesh MarimuthuDec 27, 2017
Wonderful basilica in art déco, the biggest one in the world with this architectural style. Located in a nice area (Elizabeth Park), it is one of the nicest monuments of Brussels.
Giorgio QuettiNov 26, 2017
One of the most beautiful and historic church i visited wayback 1990.
Alex MadronioFeb 15, 2018
This outstanding monument, built partly during the Art Deco period and the 6th largest church in the world, is a to-do visit in Brussels that many visitors unfortunately forget about. Fun fact: it took a whole weekend to inaugurate the nave as priests had to bless every part of it using holy water.
Noé Vagner-ClévenotMar 26, 2018
Very interesting and inspiring building. Peaceful and charming. The view from the top of the Basilica is very beautiful.
Ronny DenizMar 8, 2018
Really pretty and huge building. You have to pay to get to the higher points in the cathedral
Vivek PillayApr 1, 2018
This massive church is one of the top ten largest Roman Catholic Churches in the world. Completed in 1970, it has more of a modern feel than a lot of cathedrals. If you like Churches then this is a must visit.
Zach StanfordMay 7, 2018
This place gives you a very unique view of Brussels. The visiting of the actual church does not cost anything, but I would strongly encourage you to pay the couple of euros to get on the top of the National Basilica. The view from the top is just astonishing. Take the time, and visit this place. We spent about 2h, and I could honestly say that i felt a little rushed. I would visit again. The view was just worth it.
Ivica RistovskiMay 30, 2018
Gigantic church adjacent to a large and beautiful park. The church may be large but is a little lacklustre on the inside it is worth it to go on the roof for 5 euros and take in the view.
Robert McSweeneyMay 30, 2018
I have been living at 100m from the park of the Basilica. It has always been a special spot in Brussels for me, this place attracts lots of people with different backgrounds and stories. Every now and then there are some very interesting events happening there. It’s one of the places you need to visit on a nice summer day
Digital ThangkaJun 21, 2018
Beautiful modern church, has a nice view on the city of Brussels from its tower.
Lark SistermanJun 10, 2018
The panorama view is just magnificent (perhaps the best of Brussels).
Ho Yin ChengAug 7, 2018
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