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Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal)

Groenplaats 21, Antwerp, Belgium
32 (0)3 213 99 51
Ranked #1 of 11 nightlife in Antwerp
4.5 of 5 stars 132 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Bar/ Clubs
Traveller Description: Covering 2.5 acres, this is the largest church in Belgium and Holland. This Gothic building looms over Handschoen Market Square with its tower that... more »
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Marietta,GA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The exterior of the Cathedral was classic Gothic style. Upon entering it has the feeling of a major church. There is some renovation taking place, but did not impact the beauty. Some literature mentioned Rubens paintings in the Cathedral. In fact there were 4 of his masterpieces. They were lifesized and fantastic to see. It also contained other works of... More

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Elmhurst, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The church is so inspirational I could spend all day and still not see everything. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Being just for few hours in Antwerpen could not escape to visit this cathedral. Very much impressive exhibition of old paintings and even it was reconstruction work inside of cathedral we were happy to see this place. More

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Antwerp
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The Cathedral of our Lady is a beautiful building, and the North tower is a landmark in Antwerp that is cherished by all it's citizens, and has even songs written about it. Inside the cathedral you can discover several art treasures such as paintings of Rubens, wood and stone sculptures and murals from the middle ages. The Japanese people can... More

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Norway
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

If you did not know about this beautiful cathdral before visiting Antwerp then you will certainly remember your visit here. Apart from being a large gothic cathedral, it is a treasuretrove of art. The several large Rubens paintings attract most visitors but for the time being the cathedral also houses many magnificent alterpieces which normally are in another local art... More

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South Carolina
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Yes, it costs five Euro. It is very old and probably has scaffolding around it. Go anyway. When I went in May 2012 it had lots of precious paintings from the now-being-renovated Rijksmuseum that were originally in the cathedral. The writeups are great. Listen and you will probably hear them announce an English tour. Be sure to take it. Our... More

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Sacramento, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This is a terrific church, with many wonderful paintings and architectural touches. Too bad the French looted it during the anti-clerical period following the French revolution, and it's restoration to its former glory has not been a priority until now. It's really a very good bargain for the 5 Euro admission fee. More

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Oxford
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Stunning Gothic cathedral with Rubens pieces. The attached shop is also very good for obtaining really good cards and literature. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The cathedral is one of the highest building of the city. 123 m high! The inside is nearly as it was during the Middle Ages. This is a must for every tourist. More

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Cornelius, North Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I say a different experience because I was just at St Paul's in London and had the experience of seeing a beautiful Cathedral in the middle of renovation. You could see the very old walls and what they were working on. You could imagine what it was going to look like when they finished. But then of course there was... More

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