This splendid and immense church has stunning 1930s and modern stained-glass among its visual attractions.
An amazing gothic cathedral with v impressive architectural features. Good for a 10-15 minute wander round. Information cards are in French only. Currently undergoing some external renovations
Fantasic views from my hotel room on a late night stop on a road trip. Unfortunately I had to leave early and never had the chance to visit but Beautiful from outside.
We enjoyed a walk around the Basilika. It is a stunning church and still well used by the local congregation. After visiting the larger churches in Europe it was refreshing because it is not set up for tourists. We were very lucky when we were there as there were some choral singer practising with the enormous organ providing the music.
A monumental late gothic pile that dominates the town.Fine tracery on the flying buttresses. But on Sunday morning at 9am it was locked up tight - no chance to admire inside, or even to worship if that's what you came for.Surprising that the town's main attraction should be closed, even if there is some restorattion going on.
The basilika is currently going through a lot of renovation work. It was badly damaged through war. It would be interesting to return to see the finished work.
The basilique de Saint Quentin can be seen from any place in the city. Restoration works are underway for several years
Basilika is being renovated since 2008; inside is interesting to see for it's size and lovely architecture and stainless steel glass windows. You can see the renovation work that is being done.
Il s'agit là d'un véritable chef-d'œuvre gothique, mais qui, n'ayant pas le statut de cathédrale, n'a pas atteint la renommée d'autres édifices, pas nécessairement aussi beaux.On peut ne venir à Saint-Quentin que pour la basilique, et ne pas le regretter!
Breathtaking building, such height! Overwhelming scale, last time I was this impressed I was in St.Peter's Rome for the first time.