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Saint Michael and Gudula Cathedral
Sight4.7 · 23 4034.5 · 5 248≈ 45 minFree entry544 m from the center
Standing atop Treurenberg Hill, this magnificent Brabantine Gothic cathedral serves as the national church of Belgium. Constructed between the 13th and 15th centuries, its majestic twin 64-meter facade towers strongly evoke Notre-Dame de Paris. Inside, soaring vaulted naves are lined with statues of the twelve apostles, a dramatic 17th-century carved Baroque wooden pulpit by Verbruggen, and stained-glass windows by Bernard van Orley.
Highlights
- Brabantine Gothic facade with twin 64-meter soaring stone towers
- Masterpiece Baroque oak pulpit intricately carved by Frans Verbruggen
- 16th-century Renaissance stained glass featuring Habsburg monarchs
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 18:00 |
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