Anderlecht

Anderlecht is a municipality in the southwestern part of Brussels-Capital Region with residential neighborhoods, shopping areas, and multiple parks distributed throughout its territory. The area includes different zones that serve various purposes, from housing to commerce.

The first written record of this place dates to 1047 when it was a rural settlement. Its current form developed when the area became a municipality during the French Revolutionary period.

The Collegiate Church of St. Peter and St. Guido displays Gothic details and artworks that reflect local religious history through its interior decoration. Visitors can observe how the building serves as a gathering place that connects residents to their community's past.

The area connects to central Brussels through multiple metro stations, bus lines, and cycling paths, making it easy to travel between different parts. Visitors can move around using various transportation options available throughout the municipality.

A sports club founded in 1908 has become one of the most successful teams in the country and plays at the Lotto Park stadium before thousands of fans. The club's long record of achievement shapes how locals view their neighborhood.

Location: Arrondissement of Brussels-Capital

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Operator: Commune d'Anderlecht - Gemeente Anderlecht

Part of: Brussels Fire Department, Police Zone South

Shares border with: City of Brussels, Drogenbos, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Molenbeek

Phone: +3225580800

Email: info@anderlecht.brussels

Website: https://anderlecht.be

GPS coordinates: 50.83917,4.32972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05