Église Saint-Pierre - Steenvoorde, France
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N 50° 48.640 E 002° 34.939
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[EN] The Saint-Pierre de Steenvoorde church is distinguished from afar by its tallest tower in Flanders (92 meters). [FR] L'église Saint-Pierre de Steenvoorde se distingue de très loin par sa tour la plus haute de Flandre (92 mètres).
Waymark Code: WM12GQ5
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 4

"The 17th century building, completely renovated, boasts a magnificent tower, adorned with niches with their saints, whose spire rises to 92 meters.

St Peter's Church is divided into three naves, cut across the entire width by a transept with 2 side chapels. It measures 40 meters long by 32 meters wide.

The major altar is dedicated to Saint Peter, patron of the parish. It is lit by three stained glass windows representing episodes from the life of Saint Peter.

Inside, the vault is made of wood with finely carved blocks, the communion bench is made of wrought iron, the stained glass windows and the organs seize visitors.

The black marble bowl of the baptismal font dates from 1658. "

Sources : The Church

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" L’édifice du XVIIème siècle, entièrement rénové, s’enorgueillit d’une magnifique tour, ornée de niches avec leurs saints, dont la flèche culmine à 92 mètres.

L’église St Pierre est divisée en trois nefs, coupées dans toute la largeur par un transept possédant 2 chapelles latérales. Elle mesure 40 mètres de long sur 32 mètres de large.

L'autel majeur est dédié à saint Pierre, patron de la paroisse. Il est éclairé par trois vitraux représentant des épisodes de la vie de saint Pierre.

A l’intérieur, la voûte est en bois aux blochets finement sculptés, le banc de communion est en fer forgé, les vitraux et les orgues saisissent les visiteurs.

La cuvette en marbre noir des fonts baptismaux date de 1658. "

Sources : L’Eglise

Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1664

Dominant Architectural Style: Gothic

Diocese: Lille

Address/Location:
Place Saint-Pierre
Steenvoorde, Nord France
59114


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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