Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Brussels

Name: Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Address: Parvis de la Basilique 1, Brussels, 1081, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 421 16 67

#15 among attractions in Brussels

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Museum, View point

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The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic Minor Basilica and parish church in Brussels, Belgium. The church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, inspired by the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur in Paris. Symbolically, King Leopold II laid the first stone of the basilica 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 1969. Belonging to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mechelen–Brussels, it is one of the largest churches by area in the world. ()

Local name: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Bruxelles Completed: 1970 (54 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCapacity: 3500Coordinates: 50°52'10"N, 4°19'4"E

Address

Parvis de la Basilique 1Koekelberg (Basilique)Brussels 1081 Belgium

Contact

+32 2 421 16 67

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basilica of the Sacred Heart open?

Basilica of the Sacred Heart is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of the Sacred Heart?

Nearby attractions include Musée des Soeurs Noires, Brussels (5 min walk), Musée d'Art Religieux Moderne - Museum van Moderne Religieuze kunst, Brussels (5 min walk), Ganshoren, Brussels (12 min walk), Rivieren Castle, Brussels (15 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of the Sacred Heart by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of the Sacred Heart:

Bus

Delhove • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Collège Sacré-Cœur - Heilig Hartcollege • Lines: 212, 213, 214, 355, 87, N16 (5 min walk)

Tram

Collège Sacré-Cœur - Heilig Hartcollege • Lines: 19 (6 min walk)
Bossaert-Basilique - Bossaert-Basiliek • Lines: 19 (7 min walk)

Metro

Simonis • Lines: 2, 6 (18 min walk)
Elisabeth • Lines: 2, 6 (19 min walk)

Train

Simonis (19 min walk)
Jette (24 min walk)