Welcome to the official website of the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg!
Update : April 12th 2024
We have the pleasure to announce that our panorama and galleries are open from 9'00 AM to 5'30 PM (last acces: 5 PM).
Welcome to the official website of the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg
The Koekelberg Basilica ranks fifth among the world's largest churches, after the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Paix in Yamoussokro on the
Ivory Coast
, St Peter's in
Rome
,
St Paul
's in
London
and Santa Maria Dei Fiori in
Florence
.
Today, the church is in the first place a place of prayer for peace. The church is still used for celebrations of the parish or for big national celebrations. But the basilica is more than that. The basilica has also an important cultural function. It’s a magnificent Art Deco monument, there are two museums, there are yearly different expositions and you can enjoy a wonderful view over
Brussels
!
We're looking forward to welcoming you soon in this fantastic Art Deco Monument!