Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral, in Brussels

Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral is the great Gothic building of Brussels, dedicated to the patron saints of the town. The Brussels audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this major sanctuary with twin towers.

The Gothic sanctuary with twin towers

Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral is the main religious building of Brussels and one of its Gothic jewels. Built from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century, it is dedicated to Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, the patron saints of the town. Its majestic façade is framed by two high twin towers, while the interior impresses by its vast nave, its columns adorned with statues of apostles and its magnificent Renaissance stained-glass windows bathed in light. A place of great national ceremonies, including royal marriages and funerals, the cathedral is discovered with respect, a witness of the spiritual and national history of Belgium.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the majestic Gothic façade with two twin towers, the vast nave, the columns adorned with statues of apostles and the magnificent Renaissance stained-glass windows. Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral is the main sanctuary of Brussels. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral lies in the heart of Brussels, reachable on foot and by public transport. A working place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but some parts and the hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

To whom is the cathedral of Brussels dedicated?

To Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, the patron saints of the town; this great Gothic building with twin towers hosts the great national ceremonies of Belgium.

Where is Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral?

In the heart of Brussels, in Belgium.