⛪ Cathedral of Our Lady (Antwerp)
Belgium
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) in Antwerp is the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries. Its single completed tower rises 123 meters and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage belfry listing. The cathedral is a pilgrimage site for art lovers and the faithful alike, housing four major altarpiece paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, including The Raising of the Cross and The Descent from the Cross. Construction took 169 years, from 1352 to 1521.
Key Facts
- •The tallest church tower in the Benelux at 123 meters
- •Construction took 169 years, from 1352 to 1521
- •Houses four major paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, Antwerp's most famous artist
- •The north tower was never completed, giving the facade an asymmetrical appearance
- •The tower is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France
Location
Coordinates: 51.2205, 4.4013
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