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St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral

Name: St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step inside Belgium's national church, the Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula. Walk the Gothic nave, admire the stained glass, and see where the country's royal ceremonies take place.

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Full description

The Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula is Belgium's national church, the setting for royal weddings and funerals, and a prime example of Brabant Gothic architecture. Its history traces back to a small chapel in the 9th century, and today visitors admire its soaring interior and large stained-glass windows.

It stands on a hill in central Brussels, free to enter, and long opening hours make it easy to fit into almost any itinerary. Around 30 minutes covers the nave, windows and main details, with more time rewarded if you enjoy Gothic architecture.

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Address

Esp. de la Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium · Bruxelles

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Go early in the morning for fewer visitors and calmer light
look closely at the stained-glass windows
remember it remains a place of worship, so dress and behave respectfully.

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Reviews

A really nice Cathedral slap bang in the centre of town, cool in the summers heat. Free entry, but plenty to see. Whilst you have to pay for the basement, it’s a fair price. An obvious must-see for Brussels, and that holds up to this day. Whilst we were there they were testing the organ, which was an unwelcome…

Liu-Ti Perfaid

4/5

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