On July 21, 1831, Leopold I took the oath of allegiance to the Belgian Constitution, and became King of Belgium. He took that oath in this grand neoclassical church built in the 18th century. The facade however is almost entirely Greco-Roman, with its huge triangular pediment and great Corinthian columns. Moses and King David’s statues guard the entrance. The interior is relatively stark, and only the dome is decorated with floral motifs. You’ll find two paintings by Jean-François Portaels, The Crucifixion and The Cross, at the ends of the transept.

• Contact the l'Animation Chrétienne et Tourisme for possible guided tours of the church.

• Check church website for various service times.

• Trams 92, 93; Buses 38, 71, N04, N05, N06, No9, N10, N11, N12 stop Koning/Royale
• Subway 2, 6 stop Trone
• Subway 1, 5 stop Gare Centrale
• Buses 54, 71, N11 stop Ducale

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