Saint Joseph's Church, Brussels

Name: Saint Joseph's Church
Address: Square Frère-Orban 3, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 550 00 20

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Saint Joseph's Church is a church situated on Frère Orban Square in the Leopold Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. Built between 1842 and 1849 in eclectic style, it is a national sanctuary dedicated to Saint Joseph, who has been the patron saint of Belgium since 1679. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Joseph Completed: 1849 (176 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 50°50'34"N, 4°22'15"E

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Square Frère-Orban 3Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Europeen)Brussels 1000 Belgium

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+32 2 550 00 20

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Saint Joseph's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Joseph's Church?

Nearby attractions include Square Frère-Orban - Frère-Orbansquare, Brussels (2 min walk), Concert Noble, Brussels (3 min walk), Rue de la Loi, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (6 min walk), Academy Palace, Brussels (6 min walk).

How to get to Saint Joseph's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Joseph's Church:

Bus

Trèves - Trier • Lines: 21, 27, 543, 64 (5 min walk)
Science - Wetenschap • Lines: 34, 38, 64, 80, 95 (6 min walk)

Metro

Trône - Troon • Lines: 2, 6 (6 min walk)
Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet • Lines: 1, 2, 5, 6 (6 min walk)

Train

Brussels-Luxembourg (9 min walk)
Brussels-Schuman (11 min walk)

Tram

Palais - Paleizen • Lines: 92, 93 (12 min walk)
Parc - Park • Lines: 92, 93 (12 min walk)