Church

Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré, Brussels

Twin towers of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels
Photo: Filip Maljković / Flickr (CC BY-SA 4.0)

The Gothic cathedral of Brussels, on the slope between the Central Station and the upper town.

Cost Free
Time needed 30 minutes
Free

What the guides say about Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

The Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula is Gothic, built of Gobertange stone, with towers 64 metres tall, according to the cathedral's own site. It got cathedral status in 1962, and it stands on the slope between the Central Station and the upper town. Entry is free, but services change when you can walk through.

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What's on near Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, from the weekly Brussels events calendar.

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13 to 15 Nov Espace Vanderborght, Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré

Exhibition at Espace Vanderborght, listed on visit.brussels.

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Alone, Not even scared (to be scared!)

13 Jun to 15 Nov Comic Art Museum, Sainte-Catherine and De Brouckère

Exhibition at Comic Art Museum, listed on visit.brussels.

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Mayhem at the Workshop!

9 Oct 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 Comic Art Museum, Sainte-Catherine and De Brouckère

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Nearby

National Bank Museum Museum · 2 min walk The museum of the National Bank of Belgium, in the centre of Brussels. Gare Centrale Landmark · 2 min walk Brussels-Central, the railway station designed by Victor Horta near the Carrefour de l'Europe, a short walk from the Grand-Place. La Mort Subite Pub · 4 min walk A traditional beer hall near the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Théâtre Royal des Galeries Nightlife · 4 min walk A theatre in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Congress Column Landmark · 4 min walk A column on Place du Congrès that commemorates the National Congress of 1830, with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at its foot. Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert Landmark · 4 min walk A glass-roofed shopping arcade opened in 1847, with chocolate shops, cafes and a cinema.

Around Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré

The guild houses, Manneken-Pis and the lanes behind the Town Hall

The Grand-Place is the historic centre of Brussels. The Îlot Sacré is the knot of lanes around it, including Rue des Bouchers, Impasse de la Fidélité and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré has 29 places on the Roam Brussels map: 8 landmarks, 7 shops, 4 pubs, 3 restaurants, 2 museums, 2 bars, 1 church or cathedral, 1 market and 1 cafe. Read the Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré guide.

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How much does Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula cost?
Nothing. Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is free to visit.
How long do you need at Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula?
Plan for 30 minutes.

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