Utrecht - Domkerk
The building pictured here is the remaining part of the former cathedral of Utrecht. a very early example of Gothic architecture and the only example of the pure, french Gothic style in the Netherlands.
The current complex consists of the transept, choir and the 112 m tall tower (which stands on the other side of a square). originally there was an enormous nave as well, but due to money problems it was a very shabby construction, lacking a vaulted roof, most windows, most decoration and -most importantly- buttresses. it collapsed in 1674 when the city was hit by what was probably a tornado. in any case, the remaining parts have always been of most interest to architecture lovers, the missing part however, is not particularly missed.
Utrecht - Domkerk
The building pictured here is the remaining part of the former cathedral of Utrecht. a very early example of Gothic architecture and the only example of the pure, french Gothic style in the Netherlands.
The current complex consists of the transept, choir and the 112 m tall tower (which stands on the other side of a square). originally there was an enormous nave as well, but due to money problems it was a very shabby construction, lacking a vaulted roof, most windows, most decoration and -most importantly- buttresses. it collapsed in 1674 when the city was hit by what was probably a tornado. in any case, the remaining parts have always been of most interest to architecture lovers, the missing part however, is not particularly missed.