Another large and beautiful church we saw on our visit to Brussels…read more The church was massive and magnificent! The stained glass windows were beautiful. We came at the perfect time to see some light peeking through the glass into the pews. It was an amazing part of our journey. This is why we stop into churches and take a moment to look around.

Just a gorgeous well kept church that must visit while in town. They also have a small section of…read moreart exhibition that cost 3 euro.

This statue on top of a fountain in front of St Nicholas Church was inspiring. It's called the…read moreParable of the Blind & shows 3 blind men holding the should in front of them. It was created by Decker, the late Belgian sculptor & commissioned into a statue in 1979. There are 46 spectacular fountains all around Brussels. I passed this coming & going from our hotel, but when I saw the mime enjoying his waffle, I had to take a photograph.

This church is one of the oldest churches of Brussels and can be found close to the Market Place,…read morewhich confirms the reason for the church name, as St. Nicholas was the patron saint of traders. The church may seem a bit oddly shaped at first sight, your eye is correct, it is built in an asymmetrical way because way back when there once was a small brook running through what is now a street. This church is a patchwork quilt of history, as pieces of it date back to different time periods, as the church has been rebuilt and restored several times. It was originally built in the 12th century, then plundered in the 16th century, and then completely ruined during the bombing of the French in 1695. You will find still today the relics of the so-called "martyrs of Gorkum" in a shrine in the church, which have been there since around 1868. This little church while not impressive, has withstood the test of time, and has many a story to tell.

A minor basilica made famous by the visions of Margaret Mary Alacoque, Basilica of The Sacred Heart…read moreis one of the few sites I missed on my last trip to Brussels. More modern in its approach than other churches of the era, this is the 5th largest Catholic Church in the world, with a panoramic roof open to visitors for 6 Euros while the church itself is free to visit, with free parking.

This was one of the many churches we visited on our previous trip to Brussels…read more The admission was complimentary and it's amazing how the church has been maintained so beautifully and well throughout the course of the centuries. Some of the artwork and Muriels were absolutely stunning and amazing. The church itself was easy to guide thru as there were signs and arrows pointing towards the next stop. It was covid safe to avoid any unnecessary crowding in areas. They also have a deck u can access thru elevators and I think it costs like 2 euros, but it was closed that evening. A must see for all visitors and a lovely place to offer a small prayer. God Bless

I finally found this place again! And this time, church was open so I could finally go inside!…read moreLoved the unusual circular shape and also the multi-faith nature of this church. You can see the shell design which signifies this church is on the pathway for pilgrimages walking the El Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) trail. Go in and check it out!

Nice Cathedral to visit. Its small but rich in history and architrcture. Not much visitors so it…read moredoesn't get crowded at all. No fee to enter.