Saint-Michel Cathedral
Saint-Michel Cathedral is dedicated to St. Michel and St. Gudula (the patron saints of Brussels), the patron saint of Brussels. It was founded in 1225 but it wasn’t completed until the 15th century and is an amazing example of Gothic architecture. The facade is impressive, rising majestically above a broad flight of steps and crowned with twin 69-meter-high towers designed by Jan van Ruysbroeck. The beautifully proportioned interior is lavishly furnished and is home to some outstanding stained glass windows created by Bernard van Orley.
The outside of the Saint-Michel Cathedral is stunning but it’s the inside that will take your breath away. Make sure that you spend some time examining the stained-glass windows. You can head to the transepts to see the finest examples depicting Charles V and Isabella of Portugal and the Hungarian royal pair Louis II and Mary, and you will see to the left of the choir. There’s also a chapel inside known as the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, and the stained glass in there depicts the Miracle of the Host, so make sure you see it.
Location: Pl. Sainte-Gudule, Brussels, Belgium
Website: https://www.cathedralisbruxellensis.be/en/
Tel: 32 2 217 83 45
Hour: 7:30 AM - 18:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.6/5
