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Such an interesting 'thing' we saw on the way to the Saints...
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An unknown object.
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
The back side of the Cathedral.
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
The Cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries.
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The Cathedral stands on the Treurenberg hill. This is the view from the...
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Some buildings surrounding the Cathedral (to the left).
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
The main facade, which is founded by a monumental staircase, is...
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
There are some fine 16th century stained glass.
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
In the window: Louis II and Mary of Hungary, sister of Charles V,...
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
Spectacular stained glass windows are the most outstanding feature.
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
The Chapel of Our Lady has stained glass windows completed in 1656....
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
The burial place of Prince Felix de Merode (1791-1857), first minister of...
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Michael, patron saint of the city, the cathedral's name...
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
Large paintings abound here.
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
The burial place of Prince Frederic de Merode (?-1830), hero of the Belgian...
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
Today the Cathedral is the episcopal see of the Archbishop of...
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
Triforum with delicate trilobate arcades.
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The Saints Michael and Gudule Cathedral
All royal weddings and christenings take place in the cathedral.
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The square in front of the Cathedral is surrounded with some imposing buildings.
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Ancient and modern.
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Western Europe
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