Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek - Tongern, Limburg, Belgium
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
N 50° 46.847 E 005° 27.886
31U E 673755 N 5628343
Roman Catholic Basilika, one of the most important Gothic buildings in Belgium.
Waymark Code: WMRRPX
Location: Limburg, Belgium
Date Posted: 07/30/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
Views: 6

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EN:
"With the construction of the present Gothic church they started in 1240 after the Romanesque church burned down as a result of the aforementioned conflicts. The construction of the church itself lasted until 1536. The tower began we only build in 1442. It was completed in 1541, although the spire was completed only in 1544. The church is considered a highlight of the Meuse Gothic.
The tower and the church, however, have experienced many disasters. In 1598 the tower burned for the first time. But especially the Great Fire of Tongeren in 1677 had catastrophic consequences. Several times, the church and the tower - in particular, the striker - redesigned or constructed, or because there was not enough money to achieve the design, either because the structure once again was destroyed by a storm or fire. Ultimately, there is no real striker came to the tower, because there was simply no money to pay for yet another repair. Hence the heavy, bombastic appearance of the basilica. Today the tower measuring 64 meters."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1240

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Street address of Church: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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