Saint-Maurice Church, Lille, France

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neethu thomas (8 months ago)
Beautiful church close to city center.

Darian Thomson (15 months ago)
In some ways, this church is better than the cathedral within Lille. Upkeep is done well and clean. Friendly staff.

Don R Campbell (2 years ago)
We've visited and photographed many churches and cathedrals across Europe and this one immediately jumped into our Top 5 because of its beauty, drama and architecture. Even if the stained glass windows were the only highlight, a visit to this church would be worth it. HOWEVER, they are just one of the many highlights. The exterior detail (and restoration) is beautiful but when you walk inside you see the real highlights. Initially is seems rather simple then as your eyes adjust and you begin to notice the detail you begin to understand that you are standing in a very special structure. Grab yourself a 'self-guided tour' pamphlet (we found them on the left side of the church about 1/4 way down from main entrance) so you are able to identify the dozens of unique features.

SJ L (2 years ago)
I loved the interior of the church. Mass was open to everyone.

Gary Jelks (2 years ago)
A great church in the centre of the city. Peaceful, calm and tranquil. Entry is free and there is a great deal to see as you walk around.

Trencín Castle

Trenčín Castle is relatively large renovated castle, towering on a steep limestone cliff directly above the city of Trenčín. It is a dominant feature not only of Trenčín, but also of the entire Považie region. The castle is a national monument.

History of the castle cliff dates back to the Roman Empire, what is proved by the inscription on the castle cliff proclaiming the victory of Roman legion against Germans in the year 179.

Today’s castle was probably built on the hill-fort. The first proven building on the hill was the Great Moravian rotunda from the 9th century and later there was a stone residential tower, which served to protect the Kingdom of Hungary and the western border. In the late 13th century the castle became a property of Palatine Matúš Csák, who became Mr. of Váh and Tatras.

Matúš Csák of Trenčín built a tower, still known as Matthew’s, which is a dominant determinant of the whole building.

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