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Indispensable for art-lovers and history-buffs, this Jane's Smart Art Audio Guide is the smart way to go to Antwerp's beautiful Our Lady Cathedral! Antwerp is an excellent spot to visit, and its own Cathedral is a glorious Late Gothic repository of six centuries of Flemish artistic development. Under construction for more than 200 years, it endured a catastrophic fire, Calvinist iconoclasm, gutting by French revolutionaries, and, in the 20th century, wartime bombings. But entering Antwerp's restored Cathedral today takes one's breath away! Jane's engaging narration considers the extraordinary art and unique architectural top features of Our Lady Cathedral in the context of Antwerp's tumultuous history. Listen when you take a look at:

Four altarpieces by Peter Paul Rubens, two of which are considered to be among his masterpieces

Other altarpieces by important Flemish painters, like Francken, De Vos, Van Veen (plus a tiny Murillo)

In the 14th century: wall paintings, a carved stone altar, and an exquisite marble Madonna and Child

Stained glass windows dating from as soon as 1503

Exceptional 17th-century funerary sculpture and oak furnishings

19th-century Neo-Gothic artistry You'll end up with a deep and lasting appreciation of the art, politics, culture, and religion which have intertwined over centuries to generate the initial character of this gem of any city and its own exceptional cathedral. The 23-minute "Slice of History" background context segment is intended for advance listening, to enhance your appreciation of what you will see when you get there. Pay attention to it before leaving home, on the plane, or with one glass of wine the night before your visit. You might take the 10-minute tour of the exterior beforehand, too. In the evening, it is brightly illuminated. A printable six-panel PDF file includes a floor plan, audio tracks track list, and glossary.

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