The Cathedral of Our Lady rises above Antwerp’s historic centre as a masterpiece of Gothic ambition and artistic devotion. Begun in 1352 and consecrated in 1521, it remains the tallest church tower in the Low Countries, its 123‑metre spire shaping the city’s skyline for centuries. Inside, the vast nave and soaring arches create an atmosphere of quiet grandeur, illuminated by soft light filtering through intricate stained glass. The cathedral is also home to several celebrated works by Peter Paul Rubens, whose altarpieces add emotional depth and dramatic intensity to the sacred space. Though the original plan for twin towers was never completed, the single finished tower has become an unmistakable symbol of Antwerp. Today, the cathedral stands not only as a place of worship but as a cultural treasure, inviting visitors to explore its rich history, architectural beauty, and enduring artistic legacy.
Antwerp Belgium
The Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp is located at Groenplaats 21, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium, in the bustling historic heart adjacent to the Grote Markt. This iconic Gothic landmark, with its soaring 123-meter tower dominating the skyline, stands amid pedestrian-friendly squares and streets easily reached by tram lines 5, 9, and 15 from Antwerpen-Centraal station, about a 20-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include the grand Grote Markt with its City Hall and Guildhouses, the Rubens House museum just 500m south, Groenplaats square lined with cafes and the statue of Rubens, and the vibrant Meir shopping boulevard; cultural gems like the Stadhuis, Plantin-Moretus Museum, and cozy restaurants in the old town envelop the area, making it a perfect hub for history, dining, and exploration.
Museum
Rubenshuis
Museum
Plantin‑Moretus Museum
Museum
Snijders&Rockoxhuis
Museum
Red Star Line Museum
Museum
KMSKA ‑ Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Museum
FOMU ‑ Photo Museum Antwerp
Museum
DIVA museum
Museum
Museum Mayer van den Bergh
Museum
M HKA ‑ Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Museum De Reede
Museum
Middelheim Museum
Theatre
MoMu ‑ Fashion Museum Antwerp
Museum
Illusion Antwerpen
Museum
Chocolate Nation
Museum
Bunker Museum Antwerpen
Museum
Museum Eugeen Van Mieghem
Museum
Stampe & Vertongen Museum
Museum
Tim Van Laere Gallery
Museum
Keteleer Gallery
Gallery
De Zwarte Panter
Gallery
Gallery Sofie Van de Velde
Gallery
Annie Gentils Gallery
Gallery
Base-Alpha Gallery
Gallery
Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen
Theatre
Bourlaschouwburg
Theatre
Elckerlyk Theatre
Theatre
Arenberg Theatre
Theatre
hetpaleis
Theatre
Fakkelteater Rode Zaal
Theatre
Toneelhuis
Theatre
Theater Klokhuis
Theatre
St. Andrew’s Church
Church
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Church
St. James’ Church
Church
St. Paul’s Church Antwerp
Church
Het Steen
Castle
Couwelaar Castle
Castle
Sterckshof Castle
Castle
Sorghvliedt Castle
Castle
Grote Markt Antwerp
Square
Vlaeykensgang Historic Alley
Tourist attractions
Sint-Annatunnel
Tourist attractions
Groenplaats
Square
Stadspark
Park
Boekenbergpark
Park
Plantentuin
Garden
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo
Volkssterrenwacht Urania
Planetarium
Michiel Coignet Observatorium
Observatory