Today we will look at the most famous and beautiful cathedrals of the European part of the continent, which can surprise any traveler. It so happened that all the then great achievements of mankind in architecture, painting, and simple technology, were reflected in the temple architecture. Such geniuses as Michelangelo, Raphael touched upon the creation of these majestic structures.
The tragic event in France – the fire in Notre Dame, which destroyed the upper part of the building, the famous spire and the interior of the cathedral, is still being discussed all over the world. It is a loss not only for Paris but also for the whole of Europe. Those who did not have time to enjoy the beauty of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Paris are very sorry for the opportunity that was postponed indefinitely. And those who have been, are fond of pleasant memories. We have gathered for you the famous cathedrals of Europe, which are worth seeing. They differ not only in appearance, interior decoration but also in a unique history.
Almost all these structures of “frozen music” are included in the lists of world cultural heritage and protected by the state. And it does not matter in what architectural style they are made, or in what language they speak in these cathedrals.
Perhaps many of you have seen this magnificent temple. It is located in Barcelona, one of the most important sights in the country. On the outside, it looks like a structure made of flowing sand. The church was designed by the famous architect Antonio Gaudi. The most interesting thing is that the construction began at the end of the 19th century and has not yet been completed. This is due to the huge size of the temple and the fact that the cathedral is built only for private contributions.
During the design of the temple, Gaudi was inspired by nature. Reflections of his ideas can be found in the columns of the cathedral – they look like trees with steep branches. Turtles at the base of the columns symbolize the balance between sea and land in nature.
Placement of mosaics on the roof of the temple was designed so that pieces of glass reflected the moonlight and helped the sailors returning home to find their way.
It is said that the complete construction of the temple may be completed by 2030.
It’s located in the Vatican. The cathedral was designed in the Renaissance period by the famous artist Michelangelo and has the highest dome in the world (over 135 meters). The cathedral became the most famous church in the Vatican and one of the most popular tourist places in Europe. It is the largest Christian church in the world – the internal area of more than 15 thousand square meters and about 200 m in length.
The most talented artists of Italy (Rafael, Donato Bramante, Carlo Maderna, Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, etc.) worked on the construction of the cathedral. The church can accommodate more than 60 thousand people and is the best example of Renaissance architecture.
As experts agree, the architectural design of St. Paul’s Cathedral is almost perfect. This is not surprising, as Christopher was inspired by the architectural style of St. Peter’s Vatican Cathedral. The London Cathedral is, of course, several times smaller, but also impressive in grandeur and beauty, like other cathedrals in Europe.
A few decades ago, dragons, horsemen, flowers, and other plants carved from wood decorated the cathedral roofs.
The Cathedral houses the throne of the Bishop of Winchester, as well as his many chapels, which preserve the memory of the bishops who once led the church.
True, tourists are mostly attracted not by the memorial sites of the cathedral, but the grave of the famous writer Jane Austen (died 1817). She was buried in the northern part of the basilica.
The cathedral has been preserved to this day and dazzles with its light and beauty on a bright sunny day. The very first building was built in the early 11th century to preserve the relics of the Apostle Mark.
The cathedral has always been the main monument of the city, where the Venetian people and government-held their greatest celebrations. In 1807, the Cathedral became the residence of the Patriarch of Venice.
Like many cathedrals in Europe, it was built in the Gothic style, and construction began back in 1015. By the way, for many centuries the cathedral was considered the highest temple in Europe. The height of the spire is as much as 142 meters.
Every year millions of visitors want to see the cathedral of the great preacher Heilher Kaisersberg, the famous astronomical clock, sculptures, great organs, restored by Silberman in the 18th century. There are also numerous stained-glass windows, including a large pink window.
The cathedral is very coolly illuminated in the evening, we recommend a visit from 10 pm. The cathedral will unfold before you in its mysterious magnificence.
The basilica, with its panoramic view of the city, is surrounded by two beautiful bell towers. One of them has the largest bell in the country (about 9 tons). And to climb to the top and enjoy the beauty of Budapest, you need to walk 365 steps.
This cathedral is considered one of the greatest monuments of humanity. And the reason for this is that the construction of this cathedral began back in 1248 and continued (officially) until 1880. But even today, we can say that its construction continues. Cologne Cathedral is visited by every second tourist, who was first in Germany.
This cathedral has the title of the youngest cathedral in Europe. Its construction was completed in 1986 and lasted almost 40 years. Thanks to its unusual architecture, Hallgrímskirkja is one of the brightest sights in Reykjavik and the fourth tallest in all Iceland. When you fly up to the capital of Iceland and see the cathedral from a bird’s eye view, you feel real unforgettable emotions.
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