Square · UNESCO
Grand-Place
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' gilded market square, ringed by guild houses and the town hall.
Church, mosque or temple · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region
Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula
The Gothic cathedral on a hill above the centre, with stained glass and two twin towers.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula matters
The cathedral on the hill above the centre is Brussels' main church, a Gothic building with twin towers and rich stained-glass windows. It has hosted royal weddings and funerals. Entry is free, and the interior is calm and impressive.
Talking points
- It has hosted royal ceremonies.
- Stained glass fills the interior with colour.
- Entry to the main church is free.
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