About Abbaye de la Cambre:
In Brussels in a lovely wooded dell nestled a former abbey which is the Abbaye de la Cambre. In the medieval times was founded the abbey but by the French Revolutionary army was suppressed. This abbey is the 18th century attractive brick buildings, a pretty little courtyard which surrounded, and by the several government departments now used.
What to see at Abbaye de la Cambre:
For the lovely little abbey church which called the Notre Dame de la Cambre on the courtyard with the simple barrel vaulted nave there is the main entrance. Features both Gothic and Classic incorporating the church as an amalgamation of style. Inside it there is a marvelous painting, showing a mournful and blood-spattered Jesus the work of early 16th century Albert Bout’s The Mocking of Christ. There are walled and terraced garden behind the abbey’s buildings, away from the hubbub of the avenue Louise an oasis of peace.
About Anderlecht Beguinage:
The former home of the Beguines is the Anderlecht Beguinage in Brussels, who were the mostly widows of the Crusaders and the Catholic lay sisters. A collection of small houses consists the Anderlecht Beguinage which built between the 1252 to the 17th century, around a garden grouped. In Belgium it was the smallest building, where lived only eight Beguines. Now to the public the Beguinage is open, with the Erasmus House sharing a common administrative office. In 1930 was set up the Beguinage Museum.
What to see at Anderlecht Beguinage:
Two houses consists the Beguinage Museum, one was built in 16th century and the other was built in 18th century. Around a pleasant inner courtyard they were built. For the nearby Church of St. Guidon which was built in the 16th century from here the visitors can find a fine view. Including the archaeological interest, collection of local history and the religious arts, a thousand years of Anderlecht history which all documents.
About Antwerp Cathedral:
One of the masterpiece of the Gothic Architecture is the towering Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal) in Antwerp and in Benelux is the largest church. Four magnificent Rubens altarpieces also shelters the Antwerp Cathedral. The construction work was begun in 1352 and by around 1520 was completed, dedicated to the Virgin and to a subsequent Romanesque Church on the site of a 10th century chapel the Antwerp Cathedral stands.
What to see at Antwerp Cathedral:
There are seven aisles and 125 pillars in the Gothic cathedral of Antwerp. Only one was completely built among the five planned towers. But in the Low Countries with a 123 meters (403 ft) height that tower is the tallest spire of the church, and five of them to construct planned the designers, for the medieval Antwerp which is the proof power and powerful illustration of the wealth.
There is an impressive sight in the interior of Antwerp Cathedral, all in the gleaming white with soaring vaults and sweeping Gothic lines. A mix of Neoclassical and Baroque style are the furnishing. Also outstanding is the stained-glass window of Nicolas Rombouts’ Last Supper.
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