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16-MAR-2014

Dinant

The main monument in the city center is the Notre Dame church (Our Lady's Church). It was built as a Romanesque church at the end of the 12th century. When in 1227 a part of the rock behind the church destroyed the tower, the Notre Dame church was partially rebuilt in Gothic Style. This new construction is still the dominating style of the choir and the northern transept. In 1466 Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy and his son Charles the Bold punished an uprising in Dinant by setting fire to the city. 800 citizens were thrown in the Meuse river and a part of the church was destroyed. Originally, the church should have been crowned with two majestic towers. It soon became obvious that Dinant could never (financially ? ) cope with this plan and, therefore, the main entrance was crowned with a 68m high onion-shaped tower.

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Ann Cleeves10-Jul-2014 13:33
Fabulous....a great composition!
DENZA24-Apr-2014 01:53
I have been here-- this is a quaint town-- and the church and the mountain behind it is amazing... photos can't do it justice... you have to be there-- not to say that your work is not fabulous. but this is a great little town
Julie Oldfield20-Apr-2014 13:32
Stunning image. V
George McCarten20-Apr-2014 02:02
Splendid setting!
John Hamers19-Apr-2014 22:13
Beautiful capture of this the fortress and church, great clarity !V
lucanton19-Apr-2014 15:13
une magnifique composition...
très bel endroit. V
Helen Betts19-Apr-2014 14:49
Quite a striking image with both that impressive church and the fortress. Excellent work, Jose. V.
laine19-Apr-2014 14:42
It's quite magnificent, Jose. A lovely composition
Walter Otto Koenig19-Apr-2014 14:32
Great shot with this perspective over the water and details of the town. Very well composed. Well done! "V"
Kuriacose Joseph19-Apr-2014 14:31
Beautiful pictures of this town. How much of role has the river played in its history? Is it used for commerce?
Stephanie19-Apr-2014 14:29
Stunning!!!! Gorgeous image Jose! V
hge5419-Apr-2014 13:54
Another beautiful travel composition and history lesson. Well done.
coaster19-Apr-2014 13:07
What a beautiful place. Excellent composition.
Guest 19-Apr-2014 13:02
A dramatic setting. Well done, Jose.
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