It was constructed from 1015-1439.
Much of the glass is original although the impressive, 15-m (almost 50-ft) rose window in the western façade is a nineteenth century copy of the original.Strasbourg cathedral famously have only a single tower. Walk to the front and look back to admire the lovely rose window.
Archaeological excavations below and around the cathedral have been conducted in 1896–1897, 1907, 1923–1924, 1947–1948, between 1966 and 1972, and finally between 2012 and 2014.
The French writer Victor Hugo, author of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," praised its "skillful combination of monumental size and delicateness."The 10 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in SpainTop 20 Most Popular French Cities for International Visitors9 Places for Jewish History in Paris, From Museums to MemorialsA Virtual Tour of Parisian Architecture, from Medieval to Art DecoWhat to See & Do in the Swiss Capital of BernHow to Spend One Week in FranceEntry to the main areas of the Cathedral is free for all visitors. Above this are the apostles who walk before Christ. Fortunately for Strasbourg, the Romanesque church burnt down in 1176 and reconstruction dragged on sufficiently for the bishop to mostly use the newly fashionably Gothic style.Strasbourg cathedral’s High Gothic façade and the rest of the exterior are full of intricate, lace-like carved stone details, statues, and gargoyles.
Stained-glass windows from the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries are mostly original, and cast colored light throughout the building. In front of her, every hour, the three Kings would step out of their chambers and the music announces the time (this automate is now being shown in the Strasbourg museum of Decorative Arts). It's about 18 minutes on foot from the city's main train station, or a 10-15 minute tram ride to the Langstross/Grand Rue stop.The 10 Most Beautiful Churches and Cathedrals in ParisThis Cathedral in Vienna is One of Europe's Most StunningPlaces of worship, including several cathedrals and a Basilica, stood at the site of the present-day cathedral starting from at least the fifth century. By the time of his death, building had progressed the rose window was being completed and so were his towers. The clock’s predecessor was built in the 1500s but this one dates from 1838 to 1843.
In addition to being one of the finest examples of high Gothic architecture remaining today, Strasbourg Cathedral has a fascinating history spanning hundreds of years.– During World War II, Adolf Hitler visited the Cathedral and intended to turn it into a German national monument.
The yellow branches are said to represent 32 ears of corn, symbolizing the wealth of the area in the Middle Ages. You can pay a small entry fee to access the exterior viewing platform, from which you can enjoy interesting views of the city and countryside beyond.Notre Dame de Strasbourg is centrally located and easily accessible by foot, tram or bus. I love sharing itineraries from past trips, secret spots I've discovered on my travels, histories of places I find fascinating, and stories about my mental health.Built entirely in the Middle Ages, Strasbourg Cathedral was the tallest building in the world for more than 200 years. The second wave of construction started in the 12th century, when the Gothic style of architecture had started to develop. 14-02-07-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg-RalfR-08.jpg 4,288 × 2,848; 7.43 MB. The interior is just as lovely. The first version of the church was starting to be built during 1015 by proposal of Bishop Werner von Habsburg, but fire destroyed most of the original Romanesque building.
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14-02-07-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg-RalfR-10.jpg 4,288 × 2,848; 8.39 MB. In 1399, Ulrich von Ensingen, the architect of the Cathedral in Ulm, supervised the building of the octagonal base of the spire which was completed after his death by Johannes Hültz from Köln and which soon became the symbol of Strasbourg.I have seen Chartres, I have seen Anvers, but I needed to see Strasbourg... From the belfry, the view is wonderful.
Tickets to see the working clock are available from the postcard stand from 9 am.The north tower of Strasbourg cathedral is 144 m (472 ft) high.
According to legend, the eyes of the architect of the clock were gouged out upon finishing the clock so he couldn’t copy his design elsewhere. Victor Huge considered the spire the true triumph of the church, while Goethe also famously raved about the High Gothic design of Strasbourg cathedral.The High Gothic Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre Dame) in Alsace, France is a single-tower church with medieval stained-glass windows and an impressive astronomical clock.As with so many other European Gothic churches, Strasbourg Cathedral was constructed on the ruins of its Romanesque predecessor.
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