The Koekelberg Basilica, or the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, is an art deco church in the Koekelberg municipality and the fifth largest church in the world. Colossal and absolutely impressive, the Koekelberg Basilica stands at 89 meters tall and is a massive 167 meters long. It stands guard and looks over the Parc Elisabeth and is modelled after Paris’ Sacré-Coeur. The basilica’s first stone was laid in 1905 by King Leopold, however the grand basilica finally saw its completion in 1971. Perfect timing, too, as it was finished right on time to commemorate Belgium’s 75th independence anniversary. There are tons of beautiful items about the basilica’s architecture for visitors to admire, but perhaps the pinnacle of any visit to Koekelberg is at the cupola platform. From this platform, which is 33 meters in diameter, visitors can enjoy an astounding view of Brussels.

Koekelberg Basilica, Parvis de la Basilique 1, Koekelberg, Brussels, Belgium 1081

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