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Nederland - Maastricht, Basiliek van onze Lieve Vrouwe

The Basiliek van onze Lieve Vrouwe - alsdo called Onze Lieve Vrouw "Sterre der Zee" Basiliek - (Basilica of Our Lady) is a Romanesque Catholic church. Probably a Roman temple was built on the same location before the church was built. Most of the present building dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. The westwork was built in the 11th century, and Gothic vaults in the nave were added in the 13th century.

Duringh the French occupation (at the end of the 18th century) the church was used as a stable and a blacksmith shop by the military garrison. It was finally returned to a place of worship in 1837. From 1887 to 1917 the church was thoroughly restored by well-known Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers. He basically removed everything that did not fit his ideal of a Romanesque church.

The interior features a couple of mural dasting back to the Middle Ages. The church has a 1652 pipe organ, while the stained glass windows date to the 19th and 20th centuries. Next to the church is a cloistered garden located.

Despite the church's beautiful interior, the main attraction of the Basiliek van onze Lieve Vrouwe is without any doubt the miraculous statue of Our Lady, Star of the Sea (PiP2). This 15th-century wooden statue was originally housed in a nearby Franciscan monastery. It was moved to the basilica in 1837. The statue placed in a Gothic chapel near the main entrance where it is visited by hundreds of worshipers daily.
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49 comments

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Wunderschön festgehalten, und Dokumentiert!!!
6 months ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

HWW, Jaap und eine gute Restwoche. Morgen wird das halbe Ruhrgebiet Maastricht wieder bevölkern, weil Feiertag ist :-)
6 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Stunningly beautiful architecture framed very effectively by the branches. Have a great day, Jaap! All the best, Joe
6 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de cette superbe basilique !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
6 months ago ( translate )

Jeanne chevillard said:

Très belle basilique !!!!
6 months ago ( translate )

Schussentäler said:

Ein faszinierendes Bauwerk ist diese Basilika
auch das Innere der Kirche ist wunderschön
6 months ago ( translate )

Julien Rappaport said:

Impressionnant par sa taille . ****************
6 months ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Amazing church towers!!!!!!!
6 months ago

Annemarie said:

an imposant building
a beautiful image !

HWW
6 months ago ( translate )

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Un beau regard sur l'architecture massive de cette église... Belles images (extérieur et intérieur)
6 months ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Eine Kirche mit wechselvoller Geschichte. Ihre Schönheit offenbart sie im Innern. Sehr schön gezeigt Jaap.
6 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Excellent images and great notes Jaap, HWW!
6 months ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Fantastic framed perspective. HWW, Jaap !
6 months ago ( translate )

Pearl said:

Très particulière cette église. On la dirait surélevée ! Bel intérieur également.
Merci Jaap et bonne journée.
6 months ago ( translate )

Pat Del said:

J'ai déjà eu l'opportunité de voir cette prestigieuse basilique. Belle présentation, Jaap !
6 months ago ( translate )