The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic minor basilica and parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, inspired by the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris. Symbolically, King Leopold II laid the first stone in 1905 during the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence. The construction was halted by the two world wars and finished only in 1970.
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When is the best time to visit National Basilica of the Sacred Heart?
The best time to visit National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is June & August–September, in Brussels, Belgium.
Where is National Basilica of the Sacred Heart?
National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is in Brussels, Belgium.
What is National Basilica of the Sacred Heart known for?
The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic minor basilica and parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, inspired by the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris. Symbolically, King Leopold II laid the first stone in 1905 during the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence. The construction was halted by the two world wars and finished only in 1970.