Under construction for more than 200 years, Antwerp’s Our Lady
Cathedral endured a catastrophic fire, the Calvinist iconoclasm of
1566, and subsequent gutting by French revolutionaries in the 1790s.
In the 20th century it faced neglect and wartime bombings.
But entering Antwerp's restored Cathedral today will take your
breath away!
With Jane's Smart Art Guide Our Lady Cathedral as your
guide, your experience of this remarkable church and its
extraordinary art collection—in the context of the city’s long and
tumultuous history—will provide you with a deep and lasting
appreciation of the essence of the place.
Four works by Peter Paul Rubens; others by Francken, Van Veen, De
Vos & Murillo;
Wall painting, a carved stone altarpiece, and a marble Madonna of
the 14th C;
Stained glass windows dating from as early as 1503;
A trove of exceptional 17th century sculpture and oak furnishings;
and
19th C neo-Gothic artistry.
Your visit inside the cathedral can be tailored to your degree of
interest and available time by simply skipping specified tracks.
Pre-Visit Context Guide: “A Slice of History” ... 20 minutes
On-Site Guide, Exterior ... 10 minutes
On-Site Guide, Interior: Customize your tour … 90 to 120 minutes
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