Church of St Dionysius |
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was founded in 987, during the time of the famous Bishop of Notger (972-1008). Three brothers, canons of St. Lambert: Jean, Godescalc and Nithard.
The main nave and part of the transept from the tenth century are a great example of Romanesque style. |
The western part of the church is from the X-XII century. The Gothic choir was rebuilt at the end of the XIV century. It was a period of full reconstruction, which, however, was never completed. This explains why the choir is much higher than the nave. In the 17th century, a radical modernization of the church interior took place. Baroque and rococo furniture and decorations were introduced.
After the French Revolution (1797), the church of St. Denis lost much of its treasury. It became a parish church again after the concordat (1801). In 1987 the interior of the church underwent a thorough renovation.
The interior of the church has some wonderful works of art. Particular attention should be paid to the 16th-century wood-carved retabulum (altar setting) at the end of the southern nave. Its most important upper part consists of six Gothic quarters depicting the charisma of Christ's passion.
The main altar from 1747 is made of marble and wood. It is surrounded by two wonderful statues. They are made of white marble. The first presenting the Virgin and Child is the work of Robert Verburg (1654-1720), the second is the figure of Saint. Dionysius. It was created by Cornelis van der Veken (1665-1742).
The interior of the church has some wonderful works of art. Particular attention should be paid to the 16th-century wood-carved retabulum (altar setting) at the end of the southern nave. Its most important upper part consists of six Gothic quarters depicting the charisma of Christ's passion.
The main altar from 1747 is made of marble and wood. It is surrounded by two wonderful statues. They are made of white marble. The first presenting the Virgin and Child is the work of Robert Verburg (1654-1720), the second is the figure of Saint. Dionysius. It was created by Cornelis van der Veken (1665-1742).
Coming from the now defunct church of St. Ursula's pulpit is a perfect example of the craftsmanship of sculptors from Liege. Gerard Van der Planck sculpted it in 1740 (1692-1750).
The eagle-shaped pulpit perfectly shows Baroque dynamism from the late 17th century. Among the many sculptures in the church should be mentioned first of all the sculptures: St. Trudon from the late fifteenth century, Christ on the Cross (seventeenth), two magnificent sculptures from 1754, by Guillaume Eurard: Saint. Gregory (Pope) and Saint Jan Neupomucen, canon, martyr from Prague.
The visit ends in a monastery, a very pious place that always illuminates hundreds of candles. Admire the statue of Christ, whose authorship is attributed to J. Cockerill. Great organs come from 1589 a year.
In 1936 the church was entered on the list of monuments. He has recently been listed as a Walloon Wonderful Heritage. Andre Modeste Gretry was baptized as a young man in the church of St. Denis.
The eagle-shaped pulpit perfectly shows Baroque dynamism from the late 17th century. Among the many sculptures in the church should be mentioned first of all the sculptures: St. Trudon from the late fifteenth century, Christ on the Cross (seventeenth), two magnificent sculptures from 1754, by Guillaume Eurard: Saint. Gregory (Pope) and Saint Jan Neupomucen, canon, martyr from Prague.
The visit ends in a monastery, a very pious place that always illuminates hundreds of candles. Admire the statue of Christ, whose authorship is attributed to J. Cockerill. Great organs come from 1589 a year.
In 1936 the church was entered on the list of monuments. He has recently been listed as a Walloon Wonderful Heritage. Andre Modeste Gretry was baptized as a young man in the church of St. Denis.
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Address:
Place Saint-Denis 4000 Liege |
Opening hours:
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Ticket price:
Free entrance |