National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Basilica in Belgium
The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is located in Koekelberg, Brussels.
Its construction began on October 12, 1905.
Designed by architects Albert Van Huffel, Pierre Langerock, and Paul Rome.
It's classified as a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church.
One of the largest Roman Catholic churches in the world, fifth by size.
Location: Koekelberg
Location: Ganshoren
Inception: October 12, 1905
Founder: Leopold II of Belgium
Architects: Albert Van huffel, Pierre Langerock, Paul Rome
Official opening: October 13, 1951
Architectural style: Art Deco
Length: 164 m
Width: 107.8 m
Material: reinforced concrete
Website: basilicakoekelberg.be
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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