St. Roch Church

St. Roch Church, consecrated in 1995, replaces an old building from the 19th century. The new church has the peculiarity of having been built in a former industrial shed. In 1862, a church had been built in the northern district of the city of Brussels, but it was heavily damaged during the bombing of the port of Brussels in 1943 and was then demolished in 1971.

About this building

Key Features

  • Architecture

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Parking within 250m

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