Cathedral of Our Lady
Antwerp, Belgium UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, Belgium, is a Catholic cathedral, museum, and church building that dates back to its inception in 1352. Built using brick in the Gothic architecture style, it stands at a height of 123 m and a length of 118 m with a capacity of 25,000. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Belfries of Belgium and France, and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C, while January and December are the coldest with highs of 6 °C and lows of 1 °C to 2 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with December seeing the highest precipitation at 82 mm on about 14 days and April seeing the lowest at 50 mm on about 11 days. Wheelchair access at the cathedral is limited.
The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) at a distance of 5 km, while Brussels Airport is 36 km away. The capital Brussels is 42 km away. Nearby sights include the Plantin–Moretus Museum at 0.3 km, Het Steen at 0.3 km, the Antwerp diamond district at 1.4 km, St. Rumbold's Cathedral at 22.0 km, and the Atomium at 36.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 58 | 66 | 50 | 64 | 76 | 78 | 74 | 75 | 79 | 80 | 82 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
