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Gothic cathedral, Brussels


Gothic cathedral, Brussels
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Copyright: Vicky Chris (vixchris) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 61 W: 0 N: 29] (275)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-20
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4.8
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-21 23:55
Viewed: 291
Points: 6
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Soft evening colours fall on the Cathedral of St Gudule and St Michael, on the eve of 21 July, Belgium's National Day, hence the flags in front and on the roof.

This Cathedral is the seat of the roman catholic diocese of Malines-Brussels. Ever since its construction, it has been the site of important historical events, until today.

Wikipedia says that in 1047, Lambert II, Count of Leuven founded a chapter in this church and organized the transportation of the relics of Saint Gudula, before then housed in Saint Gaugericus Church on Saint Gaugericus Island. The church patron saints, archangel St. Michael and the martyr St. Gudula, are also the patron saints of the city of Brussels.

In the thirteenth century, the cathedral was renovated in the Gothic style. The choir was constructed between 1226 and 1276. The facade was completed in the mid-fifteenth century.

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Hello Vicky!

I love your picture, great point of view and composition. Very good colours and contrasts, that give us an idea of space on your picture.
Very well see and done.
Best Regards.
Manuel

CIAO VICKY OTTIMO TUO SCATTO E MI PIACE MOLTO , SONO DI BRUXELLES
COMPLIMENTI
CARLO

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  • gbeli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 438 W: 66 N: 230] (1915)
  • [2008-09-07 8:34]

Hello Vicky
Beautiful photo of the bulk building.
I like the nice POV the vivid colors and the Gothic architecture.
Regards

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