Saturday, October 11, 2014

Church of Basel, Switzerland Basel Minster

Church of Basel, Switzerland Basel Minster 

Tel monastery is located in the south-east of the Basel market which is found at the top of the Rhine River and sits above the highest point of the hill which dominates the city with Bergaha Alrviein and construction built of red sandstone and ceiling with colored engravings. 

The oldest parts of the building dating back to the thirteenth century has been restored in Gothic style after an earthquake in him in 1356 was the cathedral until it was repaired. 

Altar top and most of the furniture was destroyed by warriors Protestants in 1529 and the best treasures of the Church were hidden in the arch in a room sanctuaries have been spared from destruction, but was sold when it was divided the region into two parts in 1833 and now is part of the Historical Museum in Basel and distributed partly among other museums around the world. 
West side 
The west side and the towers were designed in Gothic style complete with the exception of the lower part of the North Tower, which is called Tower of St. George, which dates back to the tenth century atheist elegant with its upper part. 

Frieze sculptures which is located higher main entrance frieze depicting prophets in the outer that contains drawings of flowers in the middle, and the angels dancing in the inner part of the right side in the draw for the Prince of this world who have fun with the foolish virgins.

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