Tour Sainte Gertrude Nivelles M2U01302
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The Noon-Witch - Manchester University Symphony Orchestra
Duncan Gallagher conducts Dvorak's tone poem 'The Noon-Witch' at the Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles, Belgium on the 8th July 2016.
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Nivelles (Nijvel) Communal Cemetery
0:20 Lance Corporal C.A. Green
0:25 Private H. Foord
0:30 Corporal Albert Harold Hammill
0:35 Corporal W. Paterson
0:40 Serjeant W.E. Baker MM
0:50 Private W. Allardyce
1:00 Corporal W. Walker MM
1:05 Private J. A. Howes
1:10 Private Joseph Francis Hogan
1:30 Corporal S. Byrne
1:35 Private William Henry McLeod MM
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
Romanesque Architecture
An illustrated description of Romanesque architecture with its sources and identifying features - showing groundplans and cross-sections.
(Errata at bottom of the description)
With illustrations of some of the best known churches, cathedrals and abbeys-
Speyer Cathedral, Saint Maria, Lach, Pisa Cathedral, San Miniato al Monte, the Abbey of Cluny, Abbeye les Hommes Caen, Durham Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral, St Michael's Hildesheim, the Collegiate Church Thum, Lisbon Cathedral.
ERRATA: The church shown at 40:35 is the church of St Gertrude, at Nivelles, Belgium, not the Cathedral at Tournus.
Images from Wiki Commons.
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Nivelles| La collégiale Sainte-Gertrude et son cloître
Quelques images de la magnifique collégiale de Nivelles et son cloître. Datée du XIe siècle, elle est classée monument européen.
A voir et visiter : la crypte, le cloître, l'avant corps, la salle impériale, ...
Carillon de la collégiale de Nivelles ce 24 décembre 2014
En commémoration de la trêve de Noël 1914 (Christmas Truce), 92 carillonneurs de 11 pays ont joué le Douce nuit sur leur instrument ces 24 et 25 décembre 2014. Voici un aperçu du concert organisé à la collégiale de Nivelles. En fin de vidéo, la grande volée de la collégiale, avec Gertrude, une cloche de 3200kg, en pleine action! Au carillon: Frédéric DUPONT, à la caméra: Camille et Frédéric DUPONT
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Monument grandiose d'une harmonie exceptionnelle, l'abbatiale romane ottonien, flanquée de deux choeurs dans la tradition du roman rhénan, fut consacrée au début du 11ème siècle.
L'intérieur de la Collégiale impressionne par ses dimensions : 102 mètres de long pour la nef centrale, ce qui en fait une des plus grandes églises romanes au monde.
Les travaux de rénovation entrepris après les bombardements de mai 1940 ont mis au jour dans le sous-sol archéologique les vestiges de cinq églises antérieures édifiées du 7e siècle au 10e siècle.
Plusieurs visites possibles en ville : vieille ville, parc de la Dodaine, Musée, tour Simone, Récollets ou autres visites à thème tous les jours sur demande.
Les Pastoureaux - Pie Jesu (Fauré)
Pie Jesu from Gabriel Fauré's Requiem at the Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Nivelles.
20 April 2018.
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Information about the best visiting places in Belgium
Located at the heart of important trade routes, Belgium and its cities have long attracted wealth and riches – along with the accompanying battles to control them. Its lovely centers are soaked in history, with impressive cathedrals, churches and castles dotting the land. The home of waffles, chocolate, beer and fries, Belgium’s cities have numerous fine dining options and atmospheric bars which cater to any palate. Whether it’s the medieval heart of Bruges that attracts you, the multicultural streets of Brussels or the pounding nightlife in Antwerp, the best cities in Belgium surely won’t disappoint.
Charleroi
Once voted the ugliest city in Europe by readers of a Dutch newspaper, it is fair to say that Charleroi is a bit of an eyesore. Formerly the industrial heart of Belgium, its coal industry collapsed in the 70’s and its decaying factories and dilapidated steelworks now attract urban explorers to its streets. Despite the ugly side, the city is strangely picturesque. There is some great architecture to check out on the streets, as well as some great museums. With an international airport on its outskirts, most visitors stop by on a layover.
Hasselt
Pedestrian friendly, the historic center of Hasselt is a pleasure to stroll around and has some fantastic antique buildings, restaurants and bars. Known for its gin, the museum dedicated to this craft is well worth a visit. Each year, there is a fun and buzzing gin festival, attracting huge crowds to its streets – the fountain in the town center even pumps out gin! A great place to visit is the nearby Bokrijk – a huge open-air museum and park that has a plethora of old buildings highlighting Flander’s ancient past.
Kortrijk
Founded by the Romans, this ancient city has many attractive old buildings and monuments for visitors to enjoy, despite being heavily bombed during the Second World War. Once a key city in the linen industry, Kortrijk is still a prosperous place and there are lots of great shopping options on offer. With a lovely Begijnhof and a delightful belfry at the Grand Place to explore, Kortrijk is well worth a visit.
Mons
The European Capital of Culture in 2015, Mons’ delightful medieval center and picturesque Grand Place make it a fine option for a day trip. With some interesting and modern museums, as well as great bars and restaurants, the best time to visit is during the annual week-long festival that takes place in its streets. With origins stretching back to the 14th Century, the Ducasse de Mons of Doudou festivities are a raucous affair, full of local traditions washed down with delicious Belgian beer.
Namur
Located at the spot where the Meuse and Sambre Rivers join, Namur’s strategic position means that it once housed one of the mightiest fortresses in Europe. Now, the large citadel is the main tourist attraction in the city and impressively dominates a hilltop, overlooking the mess of buildings below. While Namur initially appears a bit run down, its picturesque old town is full of delightful old structures, and there is a lively atmosphere. The capital of Wallonia, from Namur you can easily explore the region surrounding the city.
Nivelles
Located in Wallonia, Nivelles has a picturesque old town which is dominated by the spectacular and unusual looking collegiate church of St. Gertrude. Rebuilt after being bombed in WWII, the city and surrounding region has been inhabited since 4000 BC and there are some charming old buildings scattered around the city. The best times to head here are during the Nivelles carnival and the Saint-Gertrude procession.
Ostend
The most popular seaside resort city in Belgium, every weekend locals head to Ostend to enjoy its delightful promenade and expansive, sandy beaches. Heavily bombed during the Second World War, drab and unattractive tower blocks which were built in the aftermath now overlook the sands. Despite this unfortunate feature, there are some refined cafes and restaurants along the seafront and a huge casino for visitors to try their luck – as well as bustling nightlife. With historic sites throughout the city, the rebuilt sea defenses are particularly impressive.
Tournai
With one of the most impressive cathedrals in the country, as well as a lovely old Grand Place and myriad little bars and cafes, Tournai flies under the radar but is definitely worth visiting. While the spectacular cathedral dominates the city, numerous 12th Century churches and military buildings line its streets. Tournai has remarkably been controlled by everyone from the Franks and Romans to the English, Austrians and Spanish! With Lille only thirty minutes away, Tournai is a great day trip option.
Un soir à Nivelles devant la Collégiale
Cette musique décrit le souvenir d'un soir à Nivelles devant la collégiale.
Nivelles, cloches de la collégiale / Nijvel, Sint-Gertrudiskerk, klokken
Nijvel (België, Waals-Brabant)
(Texte en français ci-dessous)
Volgelui van de vier luidklokken van de Sint-Gertrudiskerk te Nijvel op zaterdagmiddag 4 oktober ter aankondiging van de 738ste 'Tour Ste Gertrude' die de dag nadien plaatsvond.
Many thanks to Vincent Duseigne (tchorski) for the invitation:
1) Gertrude, B°
Gewicht: 3.200 kg
Gegoten in 1979 (officieel door Sergeys te Leuven, gieten uitgevoerd door Eijsbouts)
2) Gertrudis(?), cis1
Gewicht: 1.933 kg
Gegoten in 1862 door Severinus van Aerschodt te Leuven
3) Zonder naam, e1
Gewicht: 1.150 kg
Gegoten in 1980 (officieel door Sergeys te Leuven, gieten uitgevoerd door Eijsbouts)
4) Zonder naam, fis1
Gegoten in 1926 door Felix van Aerschodt te Leuven.
De vier luidklokken maken deel uit van de beiaard. De beiaard bevat 47 klokken, het totale gewicht bedraagt 14.289 kg
Filmpjes volgen op de kanalen van Vincent Duseigne en Thierry Pauwels:
Nivelles (Belgique, province du Brabant wallon)
Sonnerie des quatre cloches de volée de la collégiale Sainte-Gertrude à Nivelles le samedi 4 octobre à midi. Les cloches de la collégiale ont sonné pour annoncer le 738ième 'Tour Sainte Gertrude' qui a eu lieu le lendemain.
Notes: Si2, do#3, mi3, fa#3
Grand merci à Vincent Duseigne (tchorski) pour l'organisation de la visite.