While previous façades were certainly drawn prior to construction, Strasbourg has one of the earliest façades whose construction is inconceivable without prior drawing. The cathedral has a single spire , but it makes up for this by the tremendous height and grace of the tower: meters feet high, plus the 10 meter 33 foot point.

He imagined and designed the magnificent west front of the cathedral and its main entrance. The city herald's right arm on the left and the lion's mouth are also mobile. The cathedral is also known for its lovely stained glass windows , many of which date from the 13th and 14th centuries. Pancrace's altar from Dangolsheim, the 17th-century tapestries forming the Virgin's wall covering purchased in the 18th century, and finally a very popular curiosity, the astronomical clock set up in its own 17th-century case decorated by Tobias Stimmer and using an 19th-century mechanism devised by Schwilgué. The colour of the red sandstone changes throughout the day depending on the colour of the sky. The parvis , or area in front of the cathedral, is the heart of Strasbourg. The site of the current cathedral was used for several successive religious buildings, starting from the Argentoratum period, when a Roman sanctuary occupied the site up to the building that is there today. The tower was saved, however, when in May of the same year citizens of Strasbourg crowned it with a giant tin Phrygian cap of the kind the Enragés themselves wore. The spire is visible for miles around and is a symbol of the city of Strasbourg.

In April , the Enragés who ruled the city started planning to tear the spire down, on the grounds that it hurt the principle of equality. According to the legend, the entry to the underground lake could be found in the cellar of a house just opposite the cathedral. In the same room, there is a statue of a man resting his elbows on a balustrade. The parts of the nave that had already been begun in Romanesque style were torn down and in order to find money to finish the nave, the Chapter resorted to Indulgences in From West to East, and with names as in each Emperor's nimbus , which may have been added in the 14th century: [40]. All these automata are put into operation at PM. Deutsche Biographie. Since , the clock has been maintained by Alfred Faullimmel and his son Ludovic.

The project of the first cathedral in Alsace was handed to craftsman and stonemasons who had already worked on the also famous gothic cathedral in Chartres. To the right, the mobile character depicting a pretzel dealer was the famous Rohraffe crying monkey who, with his arm and head, punctuated the insults shouted by a cathedral's servant hidden in the loft during the procession on Pentecost Sunday. In front of her, every hour, the three Kings would step out of their chambers and the music announces the time this automate is now being shown in the Strasbourg museum of Decorative Arts. Church in Strasbourg, France. The central door depicts the passion of Christ, while the left north door shows virtues overcoming vices, and the right door presents the "wise virgins" and the "foolish virgins. He then constructed a cathedral in the Romanesque style of architecture. DRAC Alsace. The Devil, furious, makes air currents from the bottom of the church to the height of the pillar of angels. That cathedral burned to the ground in because at that time the naves were covered with a wooden framework. On a clear day, you can even see Vosges and Black Forrest from the top of this platform.

Home Maps. Inside, the long aisle inspires peace and reflection. But the Strasbourg Cathedral stands out, for its unique and delicate structure and its distinctive red sandstone. For the next four centuries, due to the height of its tower m , the Strasbourg Cathedral was considered the tallest building in modern world! One is in the Sydney Powerhouse Museum. Ensingen worked on the cathedral from to , taking over from Claus von Lohre, and Hültz from to , completing the building at last. The beauty of Strasbourg Cathedral inspired many famous men in history. Besides all this there is an enormous rooster that crows and flaps his wings at the same time the Death figure hits the bell with the bone. But in , a team coming from Chartres revolutionized the construction by suggesting a Gothic architecture style.

There is a unique clock in the tower. The façade of the southern cross bar is decorated with the famous Church and Synagogue from the same workshop than produced the remarkable inside pillar of the Angels Submit your business into Strasbourg. Above , stained glass prince. Prenez vos précautions. Deutsche Biographie. The known dimensions of the building are as follows: [34]. By further using this website, you agree with cookies.

The colour of the red sandstone changes throughout the day depending on the colour of the sky. From until , the clock was maintained by the Ungerer company. Very flattered and curious, the Devil had the idea to enter to see whether there were other sculptures representing him on the inside of the cathedral. That cathedral burned to the ground in because at that time the naves were covered with a wooden framework. Retrieved 29 May The clock existing today originated in — the clock has —, but the celestial globe was only finished on June 24, and was built by Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué in Dasypodius' clock case, and with roughly the same functions, but equipped with completely new mechanics. Pancrace's altar from Dangolsheim, the 17th-century tapestries forming the Virgin's wall covering purchased in the 18th century, and finally a very popular curiosity, the astronomical clock set up in its own 17th-century case decorated by Tobias Stimmer and using an 19th-century mechanism devised by Schwilgué. In the summer evenings, the illuminated scenography is an enchantment.

Itineraries Must-sees In every season By interest. In , architect Jakob von Landshut and sculptor Hans von Aachen finished rebuilding the Saint-Lawrence portal Portail Saint-Laurent outside the northern transept in a markedly post-Gothic, early- Renaissance style. Next Send. The west front of the cathedral was the work of chief architect magister operis Erwin von Steinbach. Also on the Place de la Cathédrale is La Maison Kammerzell , dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Romanesque Rayonnant. The wind always waits in the square and still howls today from impatience on the places outside the cathedral. Parisians wanted a clock just like that for the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

The cathedral was hit by British and American bombs during air raids on Strasbourg's center on 11 August , which also heavily damaged the Palais Rohan and the Sainte-Madeleine Church. L'Alsace-Le Pays. The wind always waits in the square and still howls today from impatience on the places outside the cathedral. Strasbourg Cathedral's west façade, viewed from Rue Mercière. In front of the clock is the marvellous Pillar of Angels, which, in a very original manner, represents the Last Judgment. Located in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg , this historic clock can be viewed daily. Below , Angel with chime, Astronomical Clock. Inside, the long aisle inspires peace and reflection.

On each side is a door, and when the clock strikes twelve the left hand door opens and the twelve apostles appear, one at a time. In , architect Jakob von Landshut and sculptor Hans von Aachen finished rebuilding the Saint-Lawrence portal Portail Saint-Laurent outside the northern transept in a markedly post-Gothic, early- Renaissance style. The parts of the nave that had already been begun in Romanesque style were torn down and in order to find money to finish the nave, the Chapter resorted to Indulgences in All these automata are put into operation at PM. Climbing up to the cathedral's platform Strasbourg. We found ourselves drawn back to it each day we were in Strasbourg , always finding something else to discover and admire. DRAC Alsace. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Entrance is on the right side of the cathedral. World's tallest structure — m.

Construction of the new cathedral began on the foundations of the preceding structure, and did not end until centuries later. The wind always waits in the square and still howls today from impatience on the places outside the cathedral. The cathedral is also known for its lovely stained glass windows , many of which date from the 13th and 14th centuries. Erwin von Steinbach's son Johannes von Steinbach served as magister operis from at least until his death in Views Read Edit View history. A number of restaurants , hotels , and shops can be found on the Place de la Cathédrale and the nearby Rue du Maroquin. Strasbourg , France. Also, due to the lack of money, the citizens decided to contribute to the building fund with their private donations. Above , stained glass prince. This website uses cookies.

Each one then disappears through the door to the right. With this bone he hits the bell each hour to count the time. One legend says that the building rests on immense piles of oak sinking into the waters of an underground lake. A poem described this cathedral as decorated with gold and precious stones by the bishop Ratho also Ratald or Rathold. There are several pairs of these, visible from different angles. DRAC Alsace. Namespaces Article Talk. After the incorporation of Strasburg into France in , the cathedral was returned to the Catholics and dedicated to the Virgin the double doorway of the south transept depicts in the tympana two scenes commonly used to honour her death and her coronation in Heaven. Nicholas' Church, Hamburg.

L'Alsace-Le Pays. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg is gorgeous, with its red sandstone and tall spire. The clock was able to determine the computus date of Easter in the Christian calendar at a time when computers did not yet exist. The project of the first cathedral in Alsace was handed to craftsman and stonemasons who had already worked on the also famous gothic cathedral in Chartres. World's tallest structure — m. Personally, I would go from one turret to another, admiring one by one, the view of France, Switzerland and Germany via one ray of sunshine. Easter had been defined at the First Council of Nicaea in A. Additional information Altitude : m Distance to the nearest station km : 1,5.

The façade of the southern cross bar is decorated with the famous Church and Synagogue from the same workshop than produced the remarkable inside pillar of the Angels In front of her, every hour, the three Kings would step out of their chambers and the music announces the time this automate is now being shown in the Strasbourg museum of Decorative Arts. The Astronomical clock Principal work of the Renaissance, this mechanical astronomical clock is an invention put together by various artists, mathematicians and technicians. The building is covered in exquisite carvings and statues. A poem described this cathedral as decorated with gold and precious stones by the bishop Ratho also Ratald or Rathold. Retrieved 20 May That cathedral burned to the ground in because at that time the naves were covered with a wooden framework. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Strasbourg lays at your feet, the old city of tiled triangular roof tops and gable windows, interrupted by towers and churches as picturesque as those of any city in Flanders.

Higher up, various kings are shown on horseback, and they seem to be riding right out of their perches. But the true triumph of this Cathedral is the spire. Die Parler und der Schöne Stil —, vol. After the war, it was returned to the cathedral by the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives section of the United States military. Retrieved Deutsche Biographie. The statues, dating from the 13th to the 15th century, located above the triple portal of the Gothic façade, depict the Prophets, the Wise and Mad virgins and the Virtues and Vices. Visitors can see it in action daily. Romanesque Rayonnant.

Cathedral Platform: From here, you can enjoy in the magnificent view. Strasbourg , France. According to legend, the creator of this clock had his eyes gouged out afterward, to prevent him from reproducing it. DRAC Alsace. This mechanism, whose whereabouts are now unknown, could compute Easter following the complex Gregorian rule. Description Hours and admission. Church in Strasbourg, France. The influence of the Chartres masters was also felt in the sculptures and statues: the "Pillar of Angels" Pilier des anges , a representation of the Last Judgment on a pillar in the southern transept , facing the Astronomical clock, owes to their expressive style.

The present mechanism dates from and is especially attractive for the work of its automatons, which, every day at It is a veritable tiara of stone with its crown and its cross. Different characters, representing the ages of life from a child to an old man parade in front of Death. Strasbourg and Cologne Cathedral together represent some of the earliest uses of architectural drawing. One angel sounds the bell while a second turns over an hourglass. Additional information Altitude : m Distance to the nearest station km : 1,5. Site tools Submit your business into Strasbourg. In the same room, there is a statue of a man resting his elbows on a balustrade.

Visitors can see it in action daily. The beauty of Strasbourg Cathedral inspired many famous men in history. The wind always waits in the square and still howls today from impatience on the places outside the cathedral. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg is a jewel that should not be missed. But the Strasbourg Cathedral stands out, for its unique and delicate structure and its distinctive red sandstone. Once inside you'll continue to stand, and you'll have time to observe and take pictures of the clock. America and the return of Nazi contraband. While previous façades were certainly drawn prior to construction, Strasbourg has one of the earliest façades whose construction is inconceivable without prior drawing. This first clock was equipped with various mechanical details that were very rare in that time, such as calendar and astrolabe, as well as very interesting miniature statues.

For the next four centuries, due to the height of its tower m , the Strasbourg Cathedral was considered the tallest building in modern world! A visit is a must! After traveling in France for a while, you've seen a lot of cathedrals. The parvis , or area in front of the cathedral, is the heart of Strasbourg. The cathedral greatly contributes to the history of Gothic sculpture. In , an Al-Qaeda plot to bomb the adjacent Christmas market was prevented by French and German police. Strasbourg Cathedral is an absolute masterpiece of Gothic art. Repairs to war damage were completed only in the early s. The façade of the southern cross bar is decorated with the famous Church and Synagogue from the same workshop than produced the remarkable inside pillar of the Angels Cologne: Museen der Stadt Köln.

Faullimmel had been employed by Ungerer between and During World War II , the cathedral was seen as a symbol for both warring parties. It is a gigantic and delicate marvel. The person who was selected as an organizer of the whole procedure was Erwin von Steinbach he himself wanted to donate some money for the building of the church, but as he was penniless, he donated his horse! This first clock was equipped with various mechanical details that were very rare in that time, such as calendar and astrolabe, as well as very interesting miniature statues. The bird's nest was built in the same period. At metres feet , it was the world's tallest building from to years , when it was surpassed by St. Personally, I would go from one turret to another, admiring one by one, the view of France, Switzerland and Germany via one ray of sunshine.

The cathedral greatly contributes to the history of Gothic sculpture. Adolf Hitler , who visited it on 28 June , intended to transform the church into a "national sanctuary of the German people", [26] or into a monument to the Unknown German Soldier. Romanesque Rayonnant. Next door to it is the Tourist Information Office , and just around the corner is the lovely Palais Rohan , which now houses several museums. Cologne: Museen der Stadt Köln. With its soaring spire, it was the tallest building in the world from to Under the Reformation, in , the cathedral became a Protestant church. This first clock was equipped with various mechanical details that were very rare in that time, such as calendar and astrolabe, as well as very interesting miniature statues. Admire its astronomical clock and the pillar of angels, but also the breathtaking view of the city from the platform of the bell tower. Each one bows deeply before Jesus who in turn lifts his right hand in benediction.

Retrieved 20 May April, Mai, June, September: from 9. Victor Hugo : "The church portals are beautiful, particularly the Roman portal; there are truly superb figures on horseback, the rose-window is noble and well-cut, the entire front of the church is a clever poem. Erwin von Steinbach's son Johannes von Steinbach served as magister operis from at least until his death in Retrieved Verlagg Ulstein. A Christ figure stands in yet another niche. Getting there. Repairs to war damage were completed only in the early s.

Repairs to war damage were completed only in the early s. Three high-spots make the visit unforgettable. L'Alsace-Le Pays. It is built in fir and is hung from the wall by a very large vertical oak beam down to the Samson's statue. By further using this website, you agree with cookies. Several able watchmakers volunteered their entire time to try to get the clock to work again. He then constructed a cathedral in the Romanesque style of architecture. Also on the Place de la Cathédrale is La Maison Kammerzell , dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Home Maps. The basilica caught fire on multiple occasions, in , , and

In , an Al-Qaeda plot to bomb the adjacent Christmas market was prevented by French and German police. The presence of an organ is attested as early as year The spire is visible for miles around and is a symbol of the city of Strasbourg. It also had paintings by the Swiss painter Tobias Stimmer. The tower is one of the first to rely substantially on craftsmanship, with the final appearance being one with a high degree of linearity captured in stone. It shows all time changes, Sun and moon eclipses besides the ordinary times of day. Faullimmel had been employed by Ungerer between and At metres feet , it was the world's tallest building from to years , when it was surpassed by St. Pancrace's altar from Dangolsheim, the 17th-century tapestries forming the Virgin's wall covering purchased in the 18th century, and finally a very popular curiosity, the astronomical clock set up in its own 17th-century case decorated by Tobias Stimmer and using an 19th-century mechanism devised by Schwilgué. Above all, the famous west front, decorated with thousands of figures, is a masterpiece of the Gothic era.

At metres feet , it was the world's tallest building from to years , when it was surpassed by St. The beauty of Strasbourg Cathedral inspired many famous men in history. Similar legends are told for other clocks, such as the astronomical clock in Prague. Next Send. Admire its astronomical clock and the pillar of angels, but also the breathtaking view of the city from the platform of the bell tower. So the burghers of Strassburgh blinded the artist in order to make him unable to undertake the commission. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg is gorgeous, with its red sandstone and tall spire. Schwilgué made a number of preliminary studies years before, such as a design of the computus mechanism Easter computation in , and built a prototype in

That cathedral burned to the ground in because at that time the naves were covered with a wooden framework. The wind always waits in the square and still howls today from impatience on the places outside the cathedral. To its left, there are 15th-century mural paintings. Categories : 15th-century Roman Catholic church buildings Former world's tallest buildings Gothic architecture in Strasbourg Monuments historiques of Bas-Rhin Roman Catholic churches completed in Roman Catholic churches in Strasbourg Roman Catholic cathedrals in France Romanesque architecture in France Church buildings with domes. It shows all time changes, Sun and moon eclipses besides the ordinary times of day. Prenez vos précautions. The cathedral is also known for its lovely stained glass windows , many of which date from the 13th and 14th centuries. Excavations revealed that this Carolingian cathedral had three naves and three apses. Horaires et dates d'ouvertures susceptibles d'être modifiés en fonction des circonstances. From the belfry, the view is wonderful.

Lawrence's portal dating from the middle Ages. According to the legend, the entry to the underground lake could be found in the cellar of a house just opposite the cathedral. Prenez vos précautions. Sandstone from the Vosges Mountains used in construction gives the cathedral its characteristic pink hue. Romanesque Rayonnant. The Great Organ, a so-called "swallow's nest" construction, overlooks the nave. Easter had been defined at the First Council of Nicaea in A. Romanesque Gothic. Share your best experiences in Alsace with visitalsace Facebook Twitter Linkedin. He imagined and designed the magnificent west front of the cathedral and its main entrance.

By further using this website, you agree with cookies. From the belfry, the view is wonderful. Similar legends are told for other clocks, such as the astronomical clock in Prague. In , the choir screen built in was broken out to expand the choir towards the nave. The Astronomical clock Principal work of the Renaissance, this mechanical astronomical clock is an invention put together by various artists, mathematicians and technicians. He then constructed a cathedral in the Romanesque style of architecture. All these automata are put into operation at PM. Apostles animation: Every day at Its first forerunner was the so-called Dreikönigsuhr "three-king clock" of —, located at the opposite wall from where today's clock is.

While previous façades were certainly drawn prior to construction, Strasbourg has one of the earliest façades whose construction is inconceivable without prior drawing. Romanesque Rayonnant. Hundreds of sculptures stand out from the wall accentuating the effects of shadow and light. The main statue of the clock was representing Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus in her arms. Strasbourg lays at your feet, the old city of tiled triangular roof tops and gable windows, interrupted by towers and churches as picturesque as those of any city in Flanders. By further using this website, you agree with cookies. The animated characters launch into movement at different hours of the day. Like the city of Strasbourg, the cathedral connects German and French cultural influences, while the eastern structures, e. The site of the current cathedral was used for several successive religious buildings, starting from the Argentoratum period, when a Roman sanctuary occupied the site up to the building that is there today.

Strasbourg Cathedral is an absolute masterpiece of Gothic art. Itineraries Must-sees In every season By interest. To its left, there are 15th-century mural paintings. But the Strasbourg Cathedral stands out, for its unique and delicate structure and its distinctive red sandstone. The central door depicts the passion of Christ, while the left north door shows virtues overcoming vices, and the right door presents the "wise virgins" and the "foolish virgins. The known dimensions of the building are as follows: [34]. Different characters, representing the ages of life from a child to an old man parade in front of Death. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg. And on top, the cock will crow and flap his wings. In , bishop Werner von Habsburg laid the first stone of a new cathedral on the ruins of the Carolingian basilica. Mary's Church, Stralsund. Then starting in a new clock was built by Christian Herlin , and others, but the construction was interrupted when the cathedral was handed over to the Roman Catholic Church. According to legend, the creator of this clock had his eyes gouged out afterward, to prevent him from reproducing it. From West to East, and with names as in each Emperor's nimbus , which may have been added in the 14th century: [40]. The spire of Strasbourg Cathedral seen from the south-east.

To its left, there are 15th-century mural paintings. Very flattered and curious, the Devil had the idea to enter to see whether there were other sculptures representing him on the inside of the cathedral. Cathedral Platform: From here, you can enjoy in the magnificent view. Three high-spots make the visit unforgettable. The colour of the red sandstone changes throughout the day depending on the colour of the sky. The presence of an organ is attested as early as year At metres feet , it was the world's tallest building from to years , when it was surpassed by St. Visitors can climb up to a viewing platform at the top of the cathedral below the spire and enjoy lovely views of the city. It would have been walled up a few centuries ago. Finally, at , the astronomical clock will go into action and the automatons will start to move.

The animated characters launch into movement at different hours of the day. Cathedral Platform: From here, you can enjoy in the magnificent view. Strasbourg's previous cathedral, of which remains dating back to the late 4th century or early 5th century were unearthed in and , was situated at the site of the current Église Saint-Étienne. Johann Knauth, le sauveur de la cathédrale". Archived from the original on It is built in fir and is hung from the wall by a very large vertical oak beam down to the Samson's statue. Similar legends are told for other clocks, such as the astronomical clock in Prague. The main statue of the clock was representing Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus in her arms. According to legend, the creator of this clock had his eyes gouged out afterward, to prevent him from reproducing it.

This first clock was equipped with various mechanical details that were very rare in that time, such as calendar and astrolabe, as well as very interesting miniature statues. Pancrace's altar from Dangolsheim, the 17th-century tapestries forming the Virgin's wall covering purchased in the 18th century, and finally a very popular curiosity, the astronomical clock set up in its own 17th-century case decorated by Tobias Stimmer and using an 19th-century mechanism devised by Schwilgué. Home Maps. Above , stained glass prince. Strasbourg and Cologne Cathedral together represent some of the earliest uses of architectural drawing. On top of the clock is a niche in which stands Death with a bell in one hand and a crossbone in the other. In April , the Enragés who ruled the city started planning to tear the spire down, on the grounds that it hurt the principle of equality. Highlights Event ideas Entertainment Nightlife. DRAC Alsace.

Very flattered and curious, the Devil had the idea to enter to see whether there were other sculptures representing him on the inside of the cathedral. The cathedral was built over a period of four centuries, from to Although the cathedral was at first financed by the local prince bishop, after his defeat, the municipal bourgeoisie took charge of the work themselves. Visitors can climb up to a viewing platform at the top of the cathedral below the spire and enjoy lovely views of the city. But, a local locksmith conceived a brilliant scheme of making a huge Phrygian cap made of metal to cover the tower. The bird's nest was built in the same period. A visitor's commentary of this clock was given after his visit in the summer of by Theodore Nielsen, a Danish kleinsmith journeyman in his memoirs. Mary's church, Stralsund burnt down until when the tower of St.

From West to East, and with names as in each Emperor's nimbus , which may have been added in the 14th century: [40]. The clock was able to determine the computus date of Easter in the Christian calendar at a time when computers did not yet exist. A Christ figure stands in yet another niche. The wind always waits in the square and still howls today from impatience on the places outside the cathedral. Both the exterior , with its beautiful pink sandstone and delicate decor, and the interior , with its amazing stained glass windows, delight the visitor. Church in Strasbourg, France. Getting there. The colour of the red sandstone changes throughout the day depending on the colour of the sky. The bomb shelling of and caused some damage of the Cathedral, but after few renovations and the replacements of missing statues, the Cathedral regained its original look. The cathedral suggests that you line up by , and the doors open just before noon.

On a clear day, you can even see Vosges and Black Forrest from the top of this platform. Mary's Church, Stralsund. If you want to see the clock in action, you'll have to decide if you can handle standing for about an hour. The clock was able to determine the computus date of Easter in the Christian calendar at a time when computers did not yet exist. In the summer evenings, the illuminated scenography is an enchantment. Above , "Foolish Virgins" on right Cathedral Door. The façade of the southern cross bar is decorated with the famous Church and Synagogue from the same workshop than produced the remarkable inside pillar of the Angels That cathedral burned to the ground in because at that time the naves were covered with a wooden framework. Several able watchmakers volunteered their entire time to try to get the clock to work again.

Horaires et dates d'ouvertures susceptibles d'être modifiés en fonction des circonstances. On a clear day, you can even see Vosges and Black Forrest from the top of this platform. The cathedral's south transept houses an metre astronomical clock , one of the largest in the world. Erwin von Steinbach is credited for major contributions from to his death in Victor Hugo : "The church portals are beautiful, particularly the Roman portal; there are truly superb figures on horseback, the rose-window is noble and well-cut, the entire front of the church is a clever poem. Inside, the long aisle inspires peace and reflection. The cathedral is also known for its lovely stained glass windows , many of which date from the 13th and 14th centuries. The wind always waits in the square and still howls today from impatience on the places outside the cathedral. Werner I.

The cathedral has a single spire , but it makes up for this by the tremendous height and grace of the tower: meters feet high, plus the 10 meter 33 foot point. The Astronomical clock Principal work of the Renaissance, this mechanical astronomical clock is an invention put together by various artists, mathematicians and technicians. The project of the first cathedral in Alsace was handed to craftsman and stonemasons who had already worked on the also famous gothic cathedral in Chartres. In , the choir screen built in was broken out to expand the choir towards the nave. The present mechanism dates from and is especially attractive for the work of its automatons, which, every day at A visitor's commentary of this clock was given after his visit in the summer of by Theodore Nielsen, a Danish kleinsmith journeyman in his memoirs. The façade of the southern cross bar is decorated with the famous Church and Synagogue from the same workshop than produced the remarkable inside pillar of the Angels Above this are the apostles who walk before Christ.

Both the exterior , with its beautiful pink sandstone and delicate decor, and the interior , with its amazing stained glass windows, delight the visitor. While previous façades were certainly drawn prior to construction, Strasbourg has one of the earliest façades whose construction is inconceivable without prior drawing. If you want to see the clock in action, you'll have to decide if you can handle standing for about an hour. It would have been walled up a few centuries ago. According to the legend, the entry to the underground lake could be found in the cellar of a house just opposite the cathedral. Romanesque Rayonnant. Parisians wanted a clock just like that for the Cathedral of Notre Dame. A visitor's commentary of this clock was given after his visit in the summer of by Theodore Nielsen, a Danish kleinsmith journeyman in his memoirs. From the belfry, the view is wonderful.

There are several models of the Strasbourg clock, usually with simplified functions. Three high-spots make the visit unforgettable. So the burghers of Strassburgh blinded the artist in order to make him unable to undertake the commission. According to the legend, the entry to the underground lake could be found in the cellar of a house just opposite the cathedral. Getting there. After the war, it was returned to the cathedral by the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives section of the United States military. The cathedral is also home to a historic Astronomical Clock , located in the front of the church, in the right transept. Admire its astronomical clock and the pillar of angels, but also the breathtaking view of the city from the platform of the bell tower. Cambridge University Press. The cathedral's south transept houses an metre astronomical clock , one of the largest in the world.