Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula
Cathédrale des Saints-Michel-et-Gudule
Brussels's cathedral, with twin towers and a Brabantine Gothic façade, featuring splendid 16th-century stained glass and a Baroque carved wooden pulpit.
Begun in the 13th century and completed about 300 years later, this Brabantine Gothic cathedral has a white twin-tower façade rising on a slope. It is where Belgian royal weddings and state funerals are held. Highlights inside include 16th-century stained-glass windows, including scenes featuring Charles V, and a 17th-century Baroque carved wooden pulpit. Entry to the cathedral is free, while the underground Romanesque remains and the treasury require a small admission fee. About a 10-minute walk from the Grand Place, it can be combined with the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and Brussels-Central Station.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00 (weekend hours differ)
Nearby sights
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium & Mont des Arts
- Grand-Place
- Sablon & Notre-Dame du Sablon
- Manneken Pis
- Parlamentarium & European Quarter