NATIONAL HOLY HEART BASILICA - BASILICA OF KOEKELBERG - MUSEUM FOR RELIGIOUS ART

The National Basilica of Koekelberg: a masterpiece of architecture (20th c.) at a stone's throw from the city centre. The fifth biggest church in the world. Wish of King Leopold II, realized under King Albert I. Works of art: a fine collection of marbles, bronzes, stained-glass windows... Continuous exhibition: "The History of the Basilica". Large walking area at a height of 53 m, partially accessible by elevator. Exceptional panorama: "Brussels at your feet". Magnificient view of Doel, Antwerp, Mechelen, Ronquières...
NEW!
A museum for religious art has recently been opened in the Koekelberg basilica.
About 250 paintings and sculptures from the contemporary art collection of the Bruges diocese are exhibited there.

Comment:

Guided tours on request.
Duration of the visit: 1h45.
Opening times of the Panorama: Summer: 9 am - 5.15 (last entrance) pm. Winter: 10 am - 4.15 pm (last entrance). Enter via door 6. Organisation of events and activities.
Every Wednesday, possible to visit the museum space of the Sisters Augustines: 2 pm until 4 pm.
The collection of the Museum for Religious Art can be visited on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 2 pm to 4 pm and by appointment for groups.

Metro: line 1A and 2, from the Simonis metro station / Tram: 19 / Bus: AL, 355, 49, 87. Free parking (space for 500 cars).

Extra information:

Visit to the ground floor of the church is free of charge.
Free of charge for children younger tan 6 years.

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