The iconic Art Deco basilica of Brussels. Get to the top for an awesome view and get your fill of its culture packed museums and exhibits.
What a grand sight! This basilica on the outskirts of Brussels is actually the fifth biggest church in the whole world. Known for its beautiful Art Deco style and view it offers from the top, the Basilica is a favourite for tourists visiting Brussels. The Basilica is the star of Elisabeth Park for its stunning Art Deco architecture. But it’s more than just a pretty sight. The Basilica holds important pieces of Belgian history.
Beautiful views most visitors to the Basilica and here for the city view of Brussels and for good reason. The viewpoint is 174ft (53m) high and offers up a great 180 degree view of the city.
King Leopold II laid the first stone to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence in 1905. But the Basilica wasn’t totally complete until 1971. The long wait was worth it, don’t you think?
- Museums: got some time to spare? After checking out the pretty view, go and see the two museums. Musée des Soeurs Noires has a bunch of stuff from the medieval times and the Alexian movement. If art is more your thing, the Museum of Modern Religious Art is for you.
- Exhibits: the Basilica of the Sacred Heart is sometimes used to host art exhibits on everything from modern art to chocolate. Art lovers should keep an eye out for the exhibits.
Tips and Tricks
- The skyline view from the cupla is an iconic view of Brussels. Get to the top of the basilica from the elevators
- The museums have different opening times than the Panorama. They’re all open on Wednesdays, though, if you want to see everything.
- You can get a discount ticket with the Brussels Card
Getting There
- By Tram: close to tram stop Heilig Hartcollege. Tram 19 stops here.
- By Bus: close to bus stop Heilig Hartcollege. Bus 87 stops here
- By Subway: short walk from subway station Simonis. 2 and 6 stop here
- By Train: short walk from train station Simonis. Train S10 stops here
Church: Summer, open everyday, 8:00 to 18:00, Winter, open everyday, 8:00 to 17:00. Panorama: Summer, open everyday, 9:00 to 17:30. Winter, open everyday, 10:00 to 16:00.
All seasons
Panorama: 8€ per person, 6€ per person in groups of 6+. Museums are free for Panorama visitors
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