Eglise St-Barthelemy (Church of St. Bartholomew)
Eglise St-Barthelemy (Church of St. Bartholomew)
Eglise St-Barthelemy (Church of St. Bartholomew)
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK165,953 contributions
Sep 2019
I pass this church on the way to Musee Curtuis. One of the original seven collegiate churches of Liège, it an interesting example of Ottonian architecture and very photogenic with it's red boundary lines.
Written September 10, 2019
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Trainbleu
Brussels, Belgium28,541 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
St. Bartholomew’s Collegiate Church (“Collégiale Saint-Barthélémy” in French) shows a strange mixture of styles. It was erected in the 11th and 12th century in Mosan Romanesque style, but was remodelled thoroughly in the 18th century. The twin towers were rebuilt in 1876. Still, with its original colours restored, St. Bartholomew’s looks appealing from the outside.
The white-washed 18th century interior came as a surprise and, on the whole, we found it rather disappointing. However the stunningly beautiful medieval baptismal font, which was transferred here from the demolished church of Notre-Dame-aux-Fonts, is well worth the 2 euro charged. For that price, visitors can view a video presentation lasting 10 minutes and examine at leisure the scenes represented on the brass or bronze basin, which is resting on elegant oxen.
On the square next to the church (“Place Saint-Barthélémy”) there is an interesting sculpture in weathering steel by Mady Andrien called “Les Principautaires” (1992). It represents a flock of bishops looking down on dancing little figures symbolising the people of Liege. A clear reference to the city’s past. The fountain in the centre of the square is a memorial for local gunsmith Dieudonné Lambrecht, who set up an intelligence network in the First World War and faced a German firing squad at the La Chartreuse prison in April 1916.
The white-washed 18th century interior came as a surprise and, on the whole, we found it rather disappointing. However the stunningly beautiful medieval baptismal font, which was transferred here from the demolished church of Notre-Dame-aux-Fonts, is well worth the 2 euro charged. For that price, visitors can view a video presentation lasting 10 minutes and examine at leisure the scenes represented on the brass or bronze basin, which is resting on elegant oxen.
On the square next to the church (“Place Saint-Barthélémy”) there is an interesting sculpture in weathering steel by Mady Andrien called “Les Principautaires” (1992). It represents a flock of bishops looking down on dancing little figures symbolising the people of Liege. A clear reference to the city’s past. The fountain in the centre of the square is a memorial for local gunsmith Dieudonné Lambrecht, who set up an intelligence network in the First World War and faced a German firing squad at the La Chartreuse prison in April 1916.
Written July 28, 2016
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Peter V
Brussels, Belgium63 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Forget the unfriendly, slightly arrogant reception you might get at the entrance counter (yes you have to pay to get in and it's worth every cent). Immediately head for the famous 12th Century Baptistry. Of the 7 wonders of Belgium, this is the one I personally like most. It is the oldest and a marvel of harmony.
Written May 16, 2015
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AngelaAkehurst
London, UK34 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
One of the reasons I went to Liège was to see the beautiful 12th century font in this church. It is cast in bronze and was the work of a superlative craftsman - more than that, of an artist who produced a work of classical realism that was very unusual in its day. And very beautiful.
Written March 14, 2014
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Thierry F
27 contributions
Oct 2019
when we attended the coteaux, we were able to visit this church that show again the display of marble floor, a baptism place dating from several hundreds years, typical catholic church
Written October 29, 2019
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CathYorkshire
Yorkshire348 contributions
Oct 2019
Interesting church which has undergone significant renovation over recent years ( ask to watch the video explaining this which is available in English). The historic font it truly magnificent - a real romanesque treasure.
Written October 20, 2019
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susan p
West Sussex, UK18 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Wonderful church, lady inside said if we waited 5mins she would put on video in English which she did. Very informative and the font is amazing. Well worth a visit
Written June 23, 2019
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Michalina L
Stockholm, Sweden125 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
Very interesting and unique church. The 12th century fonds baptismaux is must to see piece and only one in the world.
Written August 31, 2014
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PipingAngel
Liege, Belgium173 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
This is the most interesting church in Liège. It has been carefully renovated during years with great success. You will be stricken by its white and red outside, with the two towers that show rhomboidal roof in Germanic style. The inside deserves a visit. The main piece is the famous 'fonds baptismaux' which are unique in the world.
Written July 30, 2013
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Robert S
Folkestone, UK1,077 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
This church is next to the Curtius Museum. It is famous for its beautiful font, but the rest of the building is also worth seeing. The exterior looks like a German Rhine Valley church, but the interior is more Central European Baroque. Definitely worth dropping in if you are visiting the Curtius Museum.
Written July 5, 2013
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