Built between 1933 and 1935 on a strategic site, the Church of Saint Augustine displays a strongly asserted Art Deco, even modernist, aesthetic. Architects Léon Guiannotte and André Watteyne opted for a “pyramidal” structure with a central bell tower and an almost circular plan, so that the reinforced-concrete building presents a visually striking angle to each of the eight avenues converging on the crossroads it occupies. The church’s proportions are based on the sacred cubit of the Egyptians, while its plan, a Greek cross inscribed in a circle, symbolises the mystical sign of the world. From its 54-metre tower, the highest point in Brussels, an impressive 360° panorama opens over the city. The view takes in urban densification towards the centre, the Senne valley, tree-lined districts and, of course, the eight arteries radiating from the square. During the climb of 200 steps, explanations will be given about the architecture and the magnificent stained-glass ensemble designed by Guiannotte and made by Paul Steyaert. (Listed since 08/08/1988)