The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula stands in the centre of Brussels, at Rue du Bois Sauvage 15 in the 1000 postcode area. It is a Gothic cathedral and co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels, and it is often called Brussels Cathedral. Belgium's national church, it is one of the city's most familiar religious buildings.
What to see
- Stained glass windows that give the interior its colour and light.
- The Gothic architecture of a church built to serve both the city and the nation.
Planning a visit
The cathedral suits a slow visit. Allow time to walk the nave and look closely at the windows, and to take in the quiet of a working church. Because it is an active place of worship, it is wise to dress and behave with the same care you would in any church, and to check the building's hours before you go. For questions, you can call +32 2 217 83 45.
Its location in the heart of Brussels makes it easy to combine with other stops in the historic centre, so it works well as part of a half-day walk through the city.
