Saint Paul's Cathedral (Liège)

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Because St.-Lambert's Cathedral had been destroyed in 1794 following the Liegoise Revolution and the French occupation, St.-Paul's church became a cathedral around 1801-1803.

In the beginning St.- Paul's Church was one of seven churches built during the 10th and 11th centuries, in the early days of the Principality of Liège. The other six were St.-Pierre (St.- Peter's), Ste Croix (Holy Cross), St Jean (St.-John's), St Denis, St.-Martin's, St.-Barthélemy (St.-Bartholomew's).
The original roman style building was started in the 11th century under Eracle’s bishopric, then was destroyed in 1212 by the Brabant armies. Its slow reconstruction into a cathedral of gothic style lasted into the 16th century.
The square (Devant St.-Paul) in front of it was then logically renamed “Place de la Cathédrale”.
It is only about 1811-1812 that the tower was built, adorned with a clock tower featuring a 90m steeple. Four smaller clock towers are added reminiscent of the old St.-Lambert's Cathedral.
Make sure to visit: www.tresordeliege.be/fr/accueil.html to discover the cathedral’s treasures!
Go to the bottom of this page to listen to the carillon:
www.tresordeliege.be/fr/cathedrale/st-paul.html