Basilica St. Lambertus Photo: Basilica Of Saint Lambert

Basilica St. lambertus is a magnificent Catholic Church, which operates in Dusseldorf today. This is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The history of the Basilica began in 1288, when it was erected in the place previously occupied by the chapel. Its construction involved the Holy Willey, and subsequently consecrated the temple.

Despite the fact that the history of the Basilica totals not one century, its appearance at this time has not changed. Its rapid development of the temple, named in honor of St. Lambert of Maastricht, received only 1380. At this time William I moved his residence to the city of Dusseldorf.

Since ancient times, the Basilica contains various Christian relics, among which are the relics of Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna, icons and relics of some of the significant personalities in the history of this temple, as for example, Lambert and Vileika, as well as one of the martyrs of Patroclus Tricesimo. Among the variety of items you can find Antiques, used previously in this Church.

Currently, the Basilica of Saint Lambert is a well-preserved representative of the Romanesque architectural style, the signs of which can be seen in almost all parts of this magnificent building. The temple was built according to the project of the talented professors named Ewald Matara. The quality of the performance of the main altar was selected Baroque style, it was decorated with statues of some saints.

Before entering the sacristy are paintings of the second half of the XV century. In deambulatory are four altar made of alabaster and black marble. The most valuable part of the Basilica is considered to be the tabernacle in the Gothic style, located near one of the pillars of the temple.

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