Brussels · Historic centre
Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula
The Gothic cathedral of Brussels, free to enter, with a treasury, Romanesque remains and a crypt that charge separately. The twin towers face a small square on the slope above Gare Centrale.
- 1 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Historic centre
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Sources place a chapel to St Michael on this hill as early as the 9th century, long before the Gothic church. The cathedral marks 800 years in 2026. Inside you see a long nave, tall stained glass and the Treasury in the chapel of the Holy Sacrament. Below the choir there is an 11th century Romanesque crypt, and the Romanesque remains of the earlier church can be visited separately.
What to look for
- The twin towers and the west front
- The stained glass windows
- The Treasury with its reliquaries
- The Romanesque remains of the earlier church
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Friday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm–6:00 pm |
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 18:00, Saturday 8:00 to 17:00, Sunday 13:00 to 18:00. Visits are not allowed during services. The crypt can only be seen by appointment.
Source: Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Entry to the cathedral is free. The treasury, the Romanesque remains and the crypt have small separate charges, paid on site in cash.
Getting there
Gare Centrale / Centraal Station on metro lines 1 and 5 is about 5 minutes away on foot, uphill.
Tip
Go on a weekday morning for the quietest visit. A free guided tour in French and English starts on Saturdays at 14:00 and lasts about an hour.