Ganshoren – a city and municipality in Belgium, one of 19 in the bilingual Brussels-Capital Region, in the Brussels-Capital District. On January 1, 2023, it had 25,548 inhabitants.This small municipality is almost completely built up, the only larger green areas are the 10 ha Albert Castle Park and the Roi Baudouin Park (Koning Boudewijnpark). Of the buildings worth seeing are Rivieren Castle and the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacré-Cœur / Heilig Hart) in Koekelberg, located a few meters outside the commune.Through Ganshoren runs the Avenue Charles-Quint, named after Emperor Charles V, which is an important road artery (motorway A10) towards his hometown of Ghent.
- Rivieren Castle – Gothic castle in Ganshoren, Belgium. Rivieren Castle is set in a 10-hectare park, with a medieval moat and lake surrounding the stone architecture. The construction of Rivieren Castle spanned several centuries, from the construction phases in the 12th century to modifications in the 19th century. The castle serves as an educational facility through Semlex for Education, supporting Belgian initiatives to reduce socio-economic disparities The ground floor covers 250 square meters with three salons, an armory and a library, accommodating up to 150 guests.
- Sint-ulriks-kapelle – church Ganshoren
- Château de Viron is a castle in Dilbeek, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, which houses the offices of the local government.
- Inkendael Castle Porter’s Cottage
- King Baudouin Park
- National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels, Compatible Basilicas in Koekelberg and Ganshoren, Belgium.The National Basilica combines Art Deco and Byzantine styles, with a copper dome reaching 89 meters and two tall reinforced concrete towers.King Leopold II began construction of the basilica in 1905, but two world wars delayed its completion until 1970.The interior of the basilica displays works by various artists, including sculptures by Constant Permeke and engravings by Joan Miró, depicting Belgium’s religious heritage.The basilica can accommodate 3,500 visitors and contains two museums, a restaurant, a Catholic radio station and a theater space for social activities.
Castles and cottages are interesting places that can also be visited during a walk with or without a guide, by bike, running, walking. We will learn interesting information, the history of our ancestors, the history of a given city or curiosities.
