Cathedral of Our Lady (Antwerp)
The Cathedral of Our Lady (Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium. Today's see of the Diocese of Antwerp started in 1352 and, although the first stage of construction was ended in 1521, has never been 'completed'. In Gothic style, its architects were Jan and Pieter Appelmans. It contains a number of significant works by the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, as well as paintings by artists such as Otto van Veen, Jacob de Backer and Marten de Vos.
| Cathedral of Our Lady | |
|---|---|
Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal | |
Cathedral of Our Lady | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Region | Diocese of Antwerp |
| Rite | Roman |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Leadership | Johan Bonny |
| Year consecrated | 1521 |
| Location | |
| Location | Antwerp |
| Geographic coordinates | 51°13′14″N 4°24′02″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Jan and Pieter Appelmans |
| Type | Cathedral |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1352 |
| Completed | 1521 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | W |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Length | 120 metres (390 ft) |
| Width | 75 metres (246 ft) |
| Width (nave) | 53.5 metres (176 ft) |
| Height (max) | 123 metres (404 ft) |
| Website | |
| De Kathedraal | |
| Part of | Belfries of Belgium and France |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv |
| Reference | 943-002 |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
The belfry of the cathedral is included in the Belfries of Belgium and France entry in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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