Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek, Minor basilica in Edegem, Belgium
The Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek is a church building in Edegem featuring Byzantine Revival architecture characterized by a prominent dome and a 51-meter-high bell tower on its eastern facade. The interior is organized around large-scale wall decorations and ornate religious furnishings.
The structure was built between 1931 and 1935 based on designs by architect Louis de Vooght, with construction initiated by Cardinal Van Roey laying the foundation stone. This period coincided with a time when religious buildings were adopting new architectural forms in Belgium.
The interior walls display murals painted between 1937 and 1939 that create a devotional atmosphere within the worship space. Copper Stations of the Cross from Maredsous Abbey enhance this spiritual setting.
Visitors find a peaceful location open for regular services, particularly on Sundays, when the building is actively used for worship. The spacious interior allows for comfortable movement through the sacred space and quiet contemplation.
The interior features a rare Anton Pels organ with 1600 pipes arranged in an open configuration without a traditional case. This arrangement makes the instrument's complex inner workings visible to visitors and creates a distinctive acoustic experience.
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