Cathedral of Our Lady (Antwerp)

Introduction

The Cathedral of Our Lady is Belgium's tallest Gothic church; its main spire reaches about 123 m and, begun in 1352 and finished nearly two centuries later, it stands as the symbol of Antwerp, the city of diamonds and art. It is famed for several monumental works by Peter Paul Rubens—'The Raising of the Cross', 'The Descent from the Cross' and 'The Assumption'—whose Baroque drama converses powerfully with the Gothic volume. The lofty nave, intricate carved pulpit and stained glass create a solemn yet sumptuous sacred atmosphere. Climbing the tower rewards visitors with the Antwerp skyline—a must for art and architecture lovers.

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