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Here is an impressive and exceptional building on many counts: a very old history ( 12th century), gigantic proportions (134 metres long and 67 metres wide at the transept), five absolutely original, astonishing, emblematic belfries which are not seen anywhere else, a Romanesque and Gothic architecture with Baroque touches, inside surprising treasures like the rood-screen, a painting by Rubens, the reliquaries of Our Lady and of Saint Eleuthere, the organs, the stained glass windows especially the rose window, the tapestries, the recent statue of Father Damien.

The cathedral is being restored since 2006 and one cannot visit the entire building due to the work in progress. Thus the transept and choir are inaccessible. The rood-screen, pulpit and organ are covered and not visible. Outside, scaffolding masks the towers. The main works of art are in a place of safety but an exhibition next to the cathedral allows one to see those that are not on site and the development of the restoration work, which will continue for many years yet, as is the case for many mediaeval cathedrals of Europe. Despite the works, a part of the cathedral is always accessible and religious and community life is always celebrated either by masses in the Romanesque nave or by prayers in the chapels.

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