Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk
Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk, Baroque basilica in Mechelen, Belgium
The Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk features three aisles combined with a central building, making it one of the first domed churches in the Low Countries.
Architect Lucas Faydherbe designed and constructed the basilica between 1663 and 1681, incorporating influences from Il Gesù in Rome into its architectural structure.
The annual Hanswijk procession concludes at this basilica, carrying a 1.45-meter walnut statue of the Holy Virgin Mary through the streets of Mechelen.
Visitors can explore the basilica daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free admission and wheelchair accessibility at Hanswijkstraat 69 in Mechelen.
The basilica contains 344 marble stones inscribed in French and Dutch, documenting expressions of gratitude from faithful visitors for received blessings.
Location: Mechelen
Inception: 1681
Architects: Lucas Faydherbe
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 09:00-17:00
Phone: +32477202629
Website: https://hanswijkbasiliek.com
GPS coordinates: 51.02222,4.48528
Latest update: June 3, 2025 03:20
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