Thursday, 9 December 2010

The oldest church in Europe

Built under the reign of medieval heyday, the Gothic cathedral architecture brings, Roman, Normandy has horns like the pride of the nations of the former continent.
The oldest church in Europe
Stephen's in Vienna (Austria)
CWorks inspired Gothic and Roman style was built under Duke Rudolf IV in the 14th century, on top of two old churches. This church became a symbol of the capital of Austria.
The oldest church in Europe
Notre Dame Cathedral in Antwerp (Belgium)
Was built in 1352 and ended early in 1521, this church is still unfinished. Gothic style, Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady) is decorated with many works of painter Peter Paul Rubens Baroque.
The oldest church in Europe
Michael and St. Gudula Treurenberg hill in Brussels (Belgium)
Leuven Earl built a small chapel in this church in 1047 and transferred the relics of Saint Gudula from one place to another here.Two patron saints of the church - archangels Michael and Gudula is also the patron saint of the city of Brussels. By the 13th century, restoration works are Gothic style.Front section was completed in mid-15th century.
The oldest church in Europe
Notre Dame Cathedral in the city of Tournai (Belgium) is a well-known structures and most important country, recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage.  Church bell tower has five Roman style building from the 12th century.
The oldest church in Europe
Vitus is the name off the church of the Roman Catholic St. Vitus, St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. And St Wenceslas.  Adalbert in Prague (Czech Republic). Here are the tombs of many Bohemian kings. St.  Roman Vitus has beautiful architecture, is considered the largest church, the most important Czech.
The oldest church in Europe
Of Kent at Canterbury Catholic Church is the oldest and most famous in Britain, is located in Canterbury World Heritage Site. This is the church of the Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican church.
The oldest church in Europe
Durham. Christ Church, Virgin Mary and Saint Cuthbert (UK) is referred to as Durham cathedral, is the headquarters of the Anglican Bishop of Durham City. This is the typical Normandy style Made in fog, is recognized as World Cultural Heritage.
The oldest church in Europe
Ely Cathedral is located in the stake center in Ely Cambridgeshire (England). The first works by Etheldreda, daughter of a king, built in the seventh century. After two marriages, she built a monastery here in 673 to religion. When she died, she was canonized and became the convent where she worshiped.
The oldest church in Europe
Church of St. Peter in Exeter Exeter (UK) is the Anglican church, completed in 1400.
The oldest church in Europe
Church Virgin Mary Made in Lincoln (UK) was the tallest building in the world during 249 years (from 1300 to 1549). Renowned architects are appreciated this work.Writer John Ruskin time Queen Victoria wrote: "For me, church is Lincoln's most beautiful works of architecture on the peninsula England." The church has two large rose window - a special occasion may be built in Britain during the Middle Ages.

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