Cherbourg Cathedral
Jul 2, 2022 20:20:34 #
From our trip to France in May, the Basilique Sainte-Trinité or Holy Trinity Church in Cherbourg, France. Not a spectacular Gothic design like many in Europe by any means but still a beautiful cathedral, especially the interior.
The first church in Cherbourg was built around 435 AD and was destroyed in the Norman raids in 841. William the Conqueror ordered a new one built in the 11th century on the original church site. That church suffered badly in the Hundred Years" War and the current Gothic church was built again on its ruins between 1450-1466. The Holy Trinity Church was secularized however it was looted during the French Revolution in 1794, but rebuilt in the 19th century. The Neo-Gothic tower was erected in 1828, the wooden pulpit dates from 1767 and altarpiece from 1814.
Really dark inside, however I though the light reflecting through the stained-glass windows onto the pillars in the fourth photo was a rather nice touch. Much better in download, all were taken handheld, Sony RX-10....Cheers
The first church in Cherbourg was built around 435 AD and was destroyed in the Norman raids in 841. William the Conqueror ordered a new one built in the 11th century on the original church site. That church suffered badly in the Hundred Years" War and the current Gothic church was built again on its ruins between 1450-1466. The Holy Trinity Church was secularized however it was looted during the French Revolution in 1794, but rebuilt in the 19th century. The Neo-Gothic tower was erected in 1828, the wooden pulpit dates from 1767 and altarpiece from 1814.
Really dark inside, however I though the light reflecting through the stained-glass windows onto the pillars in the fourth photo was a rather nice touch. Much better in download, all were taken handheld, Sony RX-10....Cheers
Basilique Sainte-Trinité
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Entrance and Neo-Gothic Tower
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Entrance looking toward the alter
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Looking back at the organ
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The Alter
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One of many stained-glass windows
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Jul 2, 2022 20:38:10 #
Blaster34 wrote:
From our trip to France in May, the Basilique Sain... (show quote)
Lovely set, and I agree with your stained glass observations.
Ray.
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gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
Blaster34 wrote:
From our trip to France in May, the Basilique Sain... (show quote)
Wonderful!!!
George
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Excellent series of a beautiful church. You did a great job capturing every angle.
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Blaster34 wrote:
From our trip to France in May, the Basilique Sain... (show quote)
Thank you for that nice tour, Blaster!
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