Saint Lambert Church (Antwerp (municipality))

Belgium / Antwerpen / Brasschaat / Antwerp (municipality) / Markt
 church, heritage
Of the original 15th century Gothic church remains only the tower, the old sacristy and the choir vault. After a fire in 1492 she was renewed. In 1683 a fire destroyed the tower and the whole nave. From 1687-1698 his nave and transept rebuilt. The tower renewed in 1757.
After the French Revolution, the church remained closed for several years and her goods were confiscated.
Pulpit, confessional and organ were spared, but the bells have disappeared.
In 1911 a new spire was built.
During WWII the church was much affected and killed eleven stained glass windows.
Two large bells were stolen by the Nazis.
The last restoration was in 1980-1986.

Protected architectural heritage (ID: 11370)
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambert_of_Maastricht
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Coordinates:   51°16'37"N   4°25'6"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago