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België - Ieper, Sint-Maartenskerk

Sint-Maartenskerk or Sint-Maartenskathedraal (St Martin's Church or St Martin's Cathedral) is the former cathedral and seat of the former diocese of Ypres from 1561 to 1901.

Construction started on the church in 1230, and was finished in 1370. There had previously been a Romanesque church in the area, dating from the 10th or 11th century. Sint-Maartenskerk was heavily damaged during the World War I. Subsequently (1922–1930) the ruin was cleared and the church was entirely rebuilt following the original plans, although the tower was built with a higher spire than the original. With a height of 102 meters it is one of the tallest buildings in Belgium.
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Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images extérieures et intérieures !
Bonne semaine. Amitiés
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal said:

Très interessant comme d'habitude, HFF Jaap.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

David G Johnson said:

The amazing skills of man,.. from all those years ago,.. a great shot and info' there thanks Jaap'... Cheers from Dj.
4 weeks ago

TOZ said:

Super image Jaap you get to some beautiful places.
Have a good week.
TOZ
4 weeks ago

MaggsMep said:

You'd never know it's a rebuild.
Great shots and info Jaap
4 weeks ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

Nice views of this chruch in Ieper!!!!!!!!
4 weeks ago

Xata said:

HBM Jaap.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Amazing that it was built in the 1920s. A great rebuild.
HBM Jaap. Enjoy the start of the new week.
4 weeks ago

Jo WaLo said:

Schönes Stadtbild und fantastische Innenaufnahmen. HBM!
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable et excellente prise joliment partagée et bien renseignée.
HBM et agréable semaine paisible et reposante.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

The spire is truly impressive by its height. HBM Jaap.
4 weeks ago

Stephan Fey said:

HBM, Jaap!
4 weeks ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

An impressive building Jaap. HBM and best wishes for the new week.
4 weeks ago

J.Garcia said:

I especially like the outdoor images.
Thanks for interesting informations, Jaap
HBM!
4 weeks ago

sea-herdorf said:

eine schöne Serie, Jaap.
Freundliche Grüße und eine gute Woche
Erich
4 weeks ago ( translate )