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

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St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands20,043 contributions
Majestic Cathedral - Entrance free
Jun 2023 • Solo
The Cathedral is majestic and serene. Perched beautifully on top of a small hill. Entrance is free, but if there is a service happening, you can only be in the back part of the church.
Written 4 June 2023
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rav1oli
London, UK228 contributions
Not the top cathedral
Oct 2022
Beautiful cathedral. Not overly busy but centrally located in Brussels.it’s not the best of the cathedrals in the city.
Written 14 May 2023
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Keith C
Huntingdon, UK654 contributions
Great position over city
Apr 2023 • Couples
Don't understand about picture of Grand Place as guide picture however, worth the visit to marvel at stain glass windows. Pulpit rather too ornate for me
Written 13 May 2023
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JamieJW
Quakertown, PA2,150 contributions
Impressive Grand Cathederal
May 2023 • Couples
Impressive cathedral in the heart of Brussels. The stained glass windows are intricate details of color and design, so large and beautiful.

The cathedral was built in the Brabantine Gothic style and so named for its chapel dedicated to St. Michael and for housing the relics of St. Gudula.

The cathedral's current structure dates back to the 11th century and took some 300 years to build. Inside, you will find stained-glass windows, statues, paintings, a new Grenzing organ and a crypt that may contain the remains of St. Gudula with ancient Roman graffiti on it.

There is a shady park outside the front of the cathedral, providing an amazing picture of the cathedral through the airy branches of the trees. You can also sit on benches in the park under the shade of honey locust trees.

Worth a stroll through while visiting Brussels, it's very close to the main square of the city.

Written 13 May 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA15,316 contributions
Cathedral on a Hill Side
May 2023
You have to walk up a lot of stone steps to enter this gothic cathedral that has its roots in the pre-renaissance. Very imposing and up on a hill. Important in the city's history. Very clean inside.
Written 12 May 2023
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david n
Manchester, UK4,476 contributions
Imposing
Apr 2023 • Couples
Grandly imposing Gothic pile on a hill above the city but within a few minutes walk of the Grand Place. Its wonderful light-filled interior is a joy to behold.
Written 6 May 2023
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maapar
Mount Pleasant, SC845 contributions
Gorgeous church with great audio tour
Apr 2023 • Couples
This place was so interesting . Started as a Romanesque church and was changed to Gothic. You can do an audio tour on your phone by using the QR code and it costs 4 euros. It was definitely worth it. You have a choice of 30 or 50 minutes and we did 50. Beautiful stained glass and fantastic sculptures.My favorite was the pelican altar- very unique. Gorgeous church.
Written 3 May 2023
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Cme1234
Singapore, Singapore431 contributions
One of the grand churches in Brussels
May 2023 • Solo
A grand church right in the middle of the city. It’s a short walk from the Grand Place.

A nice solemn place fii ok r a quick visit when you are visiting the Grand Place.
Written 1 May 2023
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Hannelore H
United Kingdom245 contributions
Classic architectural and religious object
Apr 2023
Grand and beautiful inside and outside, nice views from the base too as it's located on an elevation.
Written 27 April 2023
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TAMAN1951
Liberty Lake, WA6,299 contributions
Beautiful structure
Apr 2023 • Family
This is a well maintained cathedral and we found it to be worth dropping in for a visit.

Loved the alter and the stained glass.

Lots if craftsmanship on display.
Written 18 April 2023
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