National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg, Brussels, Belgium. Free Entry. Open Daily.

Details

Accessibility:

There is free parking (space for 500 cars) at the rear of the church. There is a step-free entrance through the adjacent building at the back of the church and there is a disability toilet on site (costs EUR0.50). Wheelchair accessibility within the Basilica is excellent; there are ramps and lifts where necessary. The observation deck at the base of its dome is accessible to wheelchairs via a lift.

Brief Description:

The fifth largest church in the world, the Basilica, is an Art Deco monument. It has two museums and you can scale the stairs (or take the lift) to the top of the dome and see the panoramic view of Brussels from the external gallery.

Further Information:

Address:

Parvis de la Basilique 1, 1081 Brussels (KOEKELBERG)

Email:

toerisme.basilica.tourisme@busmail.net

Phone:

Tel: +32 2 421.16.60

Website:

http://www.basilicakoekelberg.be/documents/home.xml?lang=en

Opening Hours:

Open daily 9am to 5pm.

Free entry to Basilica.

Observation deck - Single Ticket: EUR5; Group Ticket: EUR4 (10 people +)

Guided Tours - Groups of up to 35: EUR65

Directions:

The Basilica is in Parc Elisabeth in the Koekelberg municipality of Brussels. The N256 road surrounds the park and the N290 and R20 are close by.

Latitude: 50.867027, Longitude: 4.3170825

Transport:

Tram and bus services operate in and around this area. Further details can be found here: http://www.belgium.be/en/mobility/public_transport

Amenities:

There is a restaurant in the basement of the Basilica (Le Basilic), which is open daily, and a souvenir shop.