Royal Crypt, Royal burial site in Laeken, Belgium
The Royal Crypt lies beneath the Church of Our Lady of Laeken, featuring Gothic Revival architecture with intricate stone vaults and decorative elements.
Construction of the church and crypt started in 1854 under King Leopold I's direction, following his wife Queen Louise-Marie's wish for burial in Laeken.
The crypt contains tombs of all Belgian monarchs and their spouses, representing a direct connection between the nation's past rulers and present leadership.
Visitors can enter the crypt through the Church of Our Lady of Laeken without reservations or entrance fees during regular church operating hours.
Cardinal Léon Joseph Cardijn, founder of the Catholic Youth Worker movement, rests among Belgian royalty within these underground chambers.
Location: Laeken
Architects: Joseph Poelaert
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 50.87922,4.35538
Latest update: August 12, 2025 11:51
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