France : The Nancy Cathedral

The Nancy Cathedral is a part of the 18th century district of Duke Stanislas. The building is a mixture of neo-classical and baroque styles, just like the neighbouring Place Stanislas.

The Cathedral was build at the beginning of the 18th century by architects Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Germain Boffrand. The church's interesting features lie in the railings by Jean Lamour, a cupola painted by Jacquard and an organ, which has been classified as an "historical landmark".

Historically, the presence of the cathedral in Nancy is due to the personal ambitions of the Dukes of Lorraine.

The facade of the Primatial, with their small towers was designed in order the make visible the large dome initially planned. But when it was decided that the dome was too expensive to build, the harmony of the facade was compromised. by erecting a third level in the centre of the facade between the two towers, topped by a rounded pediment carrying the Duke of Lorraine's coat of arms and surmounted by a cross.

In November 1742, the first mass was celebrated in the Primatial while the interior works continued.
During the Revolution, the Cathedral was desecrated and became a Temple for the Cult of Reason. Even if the facade sculptures were destroyed, the building nevertheless became a refuge of religious art works belonging to churches that had been dismantled. The organ survived from destruction thanks to a patriotic organist who performed the "Ah! ça ira" anthem of the French Revolution.
In 1867 the Cathedral was elevated to the rank of basilica.

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[Frits1416]

Velen gaan naar het zuiden voor de zon en vergeten de verborgen schoonheid. Klasse, Maria.:)

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@Frits1416

Dank je Frits! Ik zag je reactie nu pas.

[patriciaroijonas]

Gracias María, grata música e imágenes que calman mi espíritu. Un abrazo!

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@patriciaroijonas

Gracias por sus amables palabras, Patricia.

Un abrazo, María :-)

[ficko53]

Maria! Very nice movie. Good atmosphere. Congratulations.gábor

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@ficko53

Thank you Gábor! I am glad that you liked this video.

Kind greetings, Maria:-)

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@44ciccionet

Grazie Italo! Sono contento che ti è piaciuto il video e la chiesa.

Cari saluti, Maria :-)

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@donchisciotte62

Thank you very much for watching, Donni.

Hugs, Maria:-)

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@adorian56

Thank you for your kind comment!

Kind greetings, Maria:-)

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@renedulac

Grazie per l'attenzione e per il tuo commento Renato.

Cari saluti, Maria :-)