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Best Religious Sites in Liverpool "Best Religious Sites in Liverpool" Erstellt von : Cityseeker 5 Vorgemerkte Orte Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool "Futuristic Award Winning Landmark" This unusual and distinctive building can be found a little outside the city center. One of the two stunning cathedrals in the city, the 'Catholic Cathedral' is the result of Sir Frederick Gibberd's award-winning by Bob Edwards Photography contemporary design of the 1960s. Bearing spectacular architectural - Picture Liverpool nuances, the structure of this cathedral is circular and almost rocket-like in appearance. During the day, the interior mesmerizes with a vivid display of light radiating through magnificent colored glass panels. Marble floors open up to decadent chapels, while the altar bears a bronze crucifix, and craved paneling, a decorative organ and quaint statues also adorn the recesses of this cathedral. The cathedral is also home to an ancient, brick- built crypt which hosts university examinations and the Liverpool Beer Festival. An impressive, suspended metal installation symbolizing the Crown of Thorns hangs above the high altar. Its facade fashioned out of Portland stone, the cathedral looks like a floodlit, funnel-shaped canopy come night. An on-site bookshop and informative guides are also available. +44 151 709 9222 liverpoolmetrocathedral.or [email protected] Mount Pleasant, Cathedral g.uk/ g.uk House, Liverpool St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church "The Church on Scotland Road" St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church was built as an extension of the French Chapel in 1833, and was designed by architect John Broadbent. The church is a stone building that has since become a popular landmark on Scotland Road, with its beautiful lancet style windows and towering by John Bradley height. A fire broke out in the church in 2008, damaging some parts of the building, which have since been fully restored. The church holds services on a regular basis to this day. +44 151 207 0177 www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do Scotland Road, Vauxhall, Liverpool /attractions/search/st-anthonys- roman-catholic-church-p138921 Liverpool Cathedral "Historically Significant Architecture" Towering over the verdant expanses of St Jame's Mount is one of Britain's largest Anglican Cathedral which boasts sharp arches and one of the world's heaviest-sounding bells, with the magnificent bell tower enhancing the city's skyline. An incredible tribute to Christ's epochal resurrection, the Liverpool Cathedral bears a spectacular Gothic visage by Miguel Mendez fashioned out of sandstone. Its interiors too, with their strikingly-designed vaults looking over an impressive nave and walls embedded with elongated, vibrant stained glass windows, are a sight to behold. Along with being a looming canopy of magnificence, the cathedral's tower is much loved for its ability to afford sweeping, panoramic views of the city, and also as far across as Merseyside on a clear day. A work of exemplary design by Giles Gilbert Scott, the majestic Liverpool Cathedral is touted to be one of the world's largest cathedrals. Above the sprawling premise of the cathedral's floor is the well-lit Elizabeth Hoare gallery, a fine repository of eclectic and regal Victorian and Edwardian embroidery works belonging to the priests and the clergies. In addition to traditional services, the cathedral also hosts an array of concerts, exhibitions, recitals, gala dinners, and graduation ceremonies. +44 151 709 6271 www.liverpoolcathedral.or [email protected] Cathedral Gate, St James g.uk/ g.uk Mount, Liverpool Princes Road Synagogue "Stunning Orthodox Synagogue" The consecration stone of this beautiful edifice was laid in 1874, and Princes Road Synagogue now stands as a Grade II listed building. The architects, W & G Audsley were specialists in synagogue designs and kept to their Eastern influence. The external brickwork of the towers and windows are of Moorish design, and the horseshoe-shaped internal arches by David Long are reminiscent of medieval Spanish architecture. Take the tour of the spectacular Princes Road Synagogue to fully experience the grandiose architecture and stunning details. +44 151 709 3431 www.princesroad.org/ [email protected] Princes Road, Synagogue Chambers, Liverpool St Helen's Church "One of the Finest" The St Helen's Church lies in the village of Sefton in Merseyside, England. This gorgeous and majestic church has parts of its structure dating back to various eras. The former Norman chapel on this site was built in 1291 and it was replaced by a Decorated structure around 1320. Having many wonderful features, one of which is the outstanding seven screens carved by Peter Hodge with motifs, this church has been included in Cliff Taylor's list of 'best English parish churches'. The Georgian paneling, magnificent chandeliers, the Victorian carved-wood ceiling and the splendid stained glass windows are some other elements that set this church apart. This spectacular shrine has been assigned a Grade I by English Heritage. +44 151 931 4676 www.achurchnearyou.com/sefton- Bridges Lane, Sefton parish-church/ Schließen Sie sich uns an bei: cityseeker.com Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen | DATENSCHUTZBESTIMMUNG | API | KONTAKT | Urheberrecht (COPYRIGHT) 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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