What makes it 59% Baby-Friendly: Side-door ramp admits strollers and visits are free, yet there are no toilets, no changing tables, and long stairs to crypt or tower, so parents must plan short stays and nearby diaper stops.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for a slow-paced walkthrough, a short paid visit, and breaks for the baby.
General visit via side entrance:
Enter step-free through the shop door using the ramped side access.
Tip: Ring the bell at the side door and fold your stroller before entering the nave.
Listen to the carillon bells:
Enjoy the 49-bell carillon performance from the parvis outside.
Tip: Stay with the stroller outside to hear free live and automated bell concerts on Sundays.
Treasury chapel:
See the chalices, reliquaries, and Renaissance portraits in a small chapel.
Tip: Use a baby carrier; space is tight and only adults pay €3 each, baby enters free.
QR-code audio tour:
Follow 30-minute self-guided stories using codes placed around the interior.
Tip: Choose the 30 min option for only €5 per adult if the baby naps in your carrier.

Arunbhaarat
A Majestic Church at city center. The architecture is nothing short of stunning. From the moment you approach the building, the grand Gothic façade takes your breath away. The intricate stonework, soaring twin towers, and beautiful stained glass windows create an awe-inspiring first impression. Once inside, the experience gets even more impressive. The high vaulted ceilings, elegant columns, and d...
Wai Fong
From the outside, the Cathedral looks lovely but nothing too unusual—until you step inside. It’s absolutely stunning and feels so much bigger than it looks from outside! The glass windows are gorgeous, each telling its own story, and the artwork inside is really impressive. You can take a quick look around in 10 to 20 minutes or spend much longer soaking in all the details. Definitely a must-see ...
C Santos
The history of this impressive building has so much to tell about the Weestern civilization: its kings and the church, from the "Holy" Roman Empire to the present. It took over 300 years to be built. Lots of sacred art. Take your time in there. I was very impressed with the poster talking about the 2025 Year of Jubilee and a call to reflection and repentance.
emily p
Gorgeous cathedral and beautiful stained glass! Worth a visit. The bells chime every 30 minutes, on the top and half of each hour.
Graham Short
The exterior is magnificent, from all angles even the rear which is often missed. When you walk inside you need to keep walking towards the front as there is so much more than meets the eye as you first enter. Either side of the alter there are vast vestibules with amazing stain glass windows.
In summer, attend free outdoor organ concerts or evening bell recitals. In winter, the glow of stained glass at sunset adds warmth—visit before 4 pm for the best light.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Treasury entry for 2 adults | EUR 6 |
| QR-code tour for 2 adults (30 min) | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 16 |
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