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Basiliek van Koekelberg
This is the largest church in Brussels, and the fourth largest church anywhere in the world. It can be seen from almost any point in the city. Originally called the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, it was designed by Albert van Huffel (1877 - 1935), and constructed over a period of 75 years. It is the largest art deco building ever built, and reaches a height of 89 metres. It is also very long and has an unusually wide dome. You can take an elevator to the top of the dome, where you are treated to a beautiful view of the city.
Opening times: Summer: 9 am - 5.15 pm, Winter: 10 am - 4.15 pm
Entrance price: € 5 to climb the dome
Avenue E. Bossaert
1080
Brussels
Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste/Kerk van Sint Jan de Doper
This church was designed by Luc Fayd’herbe, a student of Rubens. It is located in a quiet section of Brussels, and is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The church is a fine example of the Flemish Baroque style and has an ornate and well-proportioned interior, decorated with a number of 17th century paintings, many of which are by Van Loon. There used to be a convent located here, with over 1000 nuns, but it was disbanded in the 19th century. Services take place in French at 5 pm on Saturday and in Dutch at 10 am on Sunday. The church’s hours on the weekends are irregular, but you can phone to find out the additional times when it is open.
Opening times: Wed- Fri and Tues 9 am- 5 pm, open only some Saturdays and Sundays
Begijnhof/Place du Béguinage
1000
Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 2178742
Sint Michiels en Sint Goedelekathedraal
This gothic cathedral is only a short walk away from the Grand Place, but not everyone notices it because it is surrounded by modern buildings, and located between the Lower and Upper sections of the city. It is named after the two patron saints of Brussels, and is the location used for royal weddings and funerals. Construction of the cathedral began in the 13th century and was finished 200 years later. Several chapels were added on later, mostly during the 16th and 17th centuries. It has two impressive towers and breathtakingly beautiful stained glass windows.
Opening times: Daily 8 am- 6 pm
Entrance prices: € 1 for the crypt
Sint Goedelevoorplein/Parvis Sainte Gudule
1000
Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 2178345
Église St Nicholas
This is a small church located behind the Bourse, almost dwarfed by the grand houses nearby. Architecturally, the church is a mingling of the Romanesque and Gothic styles. The original Romanesque construction was begun in the 11th century, but is mostly concealed by the Gothic facade. Two famous paintings that hand in the church are Rubens’ Virgin and Child and the Vladimir Icon, painted by an anonymous artist from Constantinople in 1131.
Rue au Beurre/Boterstraat
1000
Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 5138022
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