With a height of 151m, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen was the highest building in the world from 1876 to 1880. Construction of the cathedral began in the 12th century and was completed about a 100 years later. Over the following centuries the Notre-Dame was modified and renovated. The façade was given a makeover in Gothic style and towers were added to the cathedral. With the most remarkable one in 1876, the Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and the great iron spire.
View location in Rouen, France
With a height of 151m, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen was the highest building in the world from 1876 to 1880. Construc...
View location in Rouen, France
Le Gros Horloge (the Big Clock) is the main symbol of Rouen . It is located on a beautiful stone arch which crosses the rue du Gros-H...
A beautiful sunset on the beach of Nieuwpoort . View location of Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
The Abbey of Herkenrode in Hasselt was founded in the 12th century. Herkenrode was a very prosperous abbey, reaching a pinnacle of prestige and influence in the 16th century. In the 17 century the abbey was discontinued and sold. The buildings and surrounding landscape have been bought and restored by the Flemisch government. The Herkenrode domain has become now a lovely landscape, ideal for bikers and walkers.
The Abbey of Herkenrode in Hasselt was founded in the 12th century. Herkenrode was a very prosperous abbey, reaching a pinnacle o...
The Sainte-Thérèse Basilica in Lisieux is the second largest pilgrimage site in France. It was dedicated to Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux,...
Searching for Utopia, made by Jan Fabre
Nieuwpoort is a Belgian city in the province of West-Flanders on the North See coast. The city is made up of two parts, Nieuwpoort-City and ...
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