What to do · Antwerp
The Cathedral of Our Lady and the Rubens paintings
Information
- From
- €12 adult
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; weekdays 10:00 to 17:00, Saturdays until 15:00, Sundays 13:00 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers
Antwerp's Gothic cathedral has the tallest tower in the southern Low Countries, at 123 metres, and inside it keeps Rubens's great triptychs, painted for this very church, including the Descent from the Cross.
Opening hours and tickets
It is open on weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00, on Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00 and on Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00, every day of the year except 1 January. Admission costs €12, €10 for students and over-60s, and is free for under-18s. Next to the main works there are QR codes with audio description. Prices change on 1 January 2027: check the website.
What you cannot see now
Rubens's triptych of the epitaph of Jan Moretus is being restored and is not on display in the cathedral.
Tips
- Saturday, in the morning It closes at 15:00.
- From the Grote Markt The square is two minutes away: combine them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Antwerp cathedral cost?
€12, free for under-18s.
Which Rubens paintings are in the cathedral?
The great triptychs he painted for it, including the Descent from the Cross.
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