Experts' Choice Award Cathedral of Our Lady
What the experts agree on
The largest church in the Low Countries, this soaring Brabant Gothic cathedral impresses with its towering 123-metre spire and a vast interior housing masterpieces by Rubens.
“The vast interior contains several masterpieces, including works by Rubens, which complement the majesty of the surroundings. ”
– Michelin Guide
Concierge "Antwerp's Cathedral of Our Lady is one of the most impressive Gothic churches in all of the Low Countries."
Fodor's "A miracle of soaring Gothic lightness, the Cathedral of Our Lady contains some of Rubens's greatest paintings." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The cathedral’s imposing interior sports late-baroque decorations, including four early Rubens canvases." Full review
Afar Magazine "Our Lady's Cathedral of Antwerp is the largest church in the Low Countries and outside is a fitting monument to the architects that created it, Jan and Pieter Appelmans." Full review
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Make sure to take a closer look at the bronze characters hard at work, you may be surprised by one that is actually living.
Afar Magazine "Just outside the Antwerp cathedral is a bench and plaque that commemorate the story A Dog of Flanders." Full review
The Guardian "The cathedral tells of Antwerp’s greatest days, the magnificent 123-metre tower still rising over what remains of the ancient city. It contains no fewer than 49 bells."
Frommer's "A masterpiece of Brabant Gothic architecture, this towering edifice, the largest church in the Benelux lands, is simply stunning, and you can see it from far outside the city" Full review
New York Times "The Cathedral of Our Lady, the largest cathedral in Antwerp, houses four Rubens altarpieces, which were painted for this location. Continue on to the Cathedral of Our Lady (admission €12)..."
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