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The Tournai Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady, is in Tournai, Belgium. In the 6th century, the Diocese of Tournai had its operations from this place. Mainly constructed using a local blue-gray stone, this cathedral almost divides the city into 2 parts. Because the construction was during the 12th century, the style […]
The Basilica of Saint-Quentin was formerly known as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Quentin. This Cathedral stands majestically in the town of Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France. The first religious building that stood on this site was in the 4th century AD. But there were multiple instances when these structures were completely damaged. Reconstruction and rebuilding just continued
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The Sint Petrus en Pauluskerk Cathedral was built in Ostend, Belgium this church is actually built on the ashes of an old church. King Leopold had high enthusiasm for the construction of this cathedral. The expansion work for improving the majestic look of the cathedral began in 1899. The cathedral was consecrated by Bishop Wafflelart
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Located about 80 km (50 miles) from Paris, Chartres Cathedral is the home of the bishop of Chartres. The construction mostly happened between 1194 and 1220. More than 5 cathedrals stood on this place before Chartres Cathedral took over the place as the episcopal see. The cathedral sports a flamboyant north spire with High Gothic
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