It took 169 years (1352-1521) of labour to raise the 123m heavenward-reaching steeple of the Cathedral, the highest Gothic building in the Low Countries.
The Cathedral is an iconic treasury, with an impressive collection of
major art works
, including a series of paintings by
Rubens
. Now, after twenty years, the seven-naved church has been restored to its former architectural glory. Fascinating features include Rubens’ ‘
Elevation of the Cross
’ and his ‘
Descent from the Cross
’.
Any visit to Antwerp starts with a visit of the Cathedral of Our Lady.