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St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), Brussels

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#3 of 55 in Historic Sites in Brussels

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Dedicated to the patron saints of Brussels, St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) cuts an imposing figure in the historic city center. It is co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels, along with St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen. The cathedral's two terraced spires reach 64 m (210 ft) tall and were designed by Jan van Ruysbroeck, the same architect responsible for the tower of the city's town hall. Inside, visit the mausoleums of the dukes of Brabant and Archduke Ernest of Austria. Admire the way the sunlight hits the cathedral's stained-glass windows. The cathedral contains a massive organ with 4,300 pipes. To visit St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) on your holiday in Brussels, and find out what else Brussels has to offer, use our Brussels holiday planner .

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St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) Reviews

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• By 907rayg

  It is very pretty inside. The stained glass windows are particularly interesting and pretty. The cathedral is very nice and fairly large overall. Compared to many others in europe it is average but we...  more »

• By tur07_13

  Koniecznie trzeba zobaczyć. Styl neogotycki, wystrój wnętrza surowy, rzekłbym bardzo oszczędny, ale sprzyjający kontenplacji i modlitwie. W szczególności należy zwrócić uwagę na witraże i ambonę. niet...  more »

  It is necessary to see. Neo-Gothic style, the décor of the interior raw, I would say very economical, but favorable to the container and prayer. In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to stained glass and pulpit. Abnormal positioning of organs.
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• By 1dogissky

  This church is very beautiful. When you step inside you don’t even feel like you’re in the 21st century. It’s fairly empty in there which is great. If you are religious or/and interested in historical buildings you should definitely visit this place.

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• By Johan Lukeij

  An amazingly old church. It had a Rubens display as well. The art associated with old religion is something to be admired. The building, the organs, the chapels, all just amazing. Get a local guide to take you through, it adds so much to the experience.

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