Cathedral of Antwerp Our Lady
Description:
The main cathedral of Antwerp, one of the largest churches of the Roman Catholic Church, a monument of medieval Gothic culture. The cathedral is visible from anywhere in the city and is considered a symbol of Antwerp. It is the highest cathedral in Belgium. It also has the highest Benelux church tower (123 meters).
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp was laid down in 1352, and although the first stage was completed in 1521, the construction of the Cathedral is still considered unfinished.
The cathedral has not only architectural value. Now it houses the works of such famous artists as Peter Rubens, Otto van Veen, Jacob de Baker and Martin de Vos. The cathedral has two organs, one of which is already 130 years old. This organ is 10 meters long and occupies a space of three floors. It consists of 90 registers.