Église Saint-François-d'Assise, Brutalist church in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
The Saint Francis of Assisi Church features three concrete columns at its entrance and incorporates red brick and raw concrete throughout its structure.
Construction of the church took place between 1974 and 1984 under the direction of architect Jean Cosse, who adapted the design to include a bell tower.
On May 21, 1985, Pope John Paul II visited the church during his first trip to Belgium, meeting with parish leaders and blessing a statue.
The church remains open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with parish office services available on weekdays except Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
A sculpture titled 'Tribute to Father Kolbe' stands in the church square, created by Jean-Paul Emonds-Alt in 2005 to honor a Franciscan monk.
Location: Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
Inception: 1984
Architects: Jean Cosse
GPS coordinates: 50.66670,4.63660
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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