Holy Trinity Church

Cherbourg-Octeville, France

The first church in Cherbourg, built around 435 AD, was destroyed in Norman raids in 841. Wilhelm the Conqueror ordered to build a new one in the 11th century. That church suffered badly in the Hundred Years" War and the current Gothic church was built to its ruins between 1450-1466. The Holy Trinity Church was secularized and looted during the Revolution in 1794, but rebuilt in the 19th century. The Neo-Gothic tower was erected in 1828.

The wooden pulpit dates from 1767 and altarpiece from 1814.

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Founded: 1450-1466
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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3.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Nicolas Sanquer (2 years ago)
Alright
Jean Paul Brun (2 years ago)
I did not know this place. It fits very well into its environment.
Paul Giarrusso (3 years ago)
Very pleasant
eve ntsa (3 years ago)
Adorable place with games for children
Man Lud (3 years ago)
Every Sunday a beautiful experience of parish community where everyone has their place!
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