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The  'St. Peter's Church'  is a Catholic church, located at in Bastogne, Belgium. Dating back to 9th century in its oldest parts, due remodeling the church today is mostly Gothic. This parish is the oldest, and most important, of the two churches in the city.

History
An ancient document dating from 893 mentions a place of Catholic worship in Bastogne. The first church was Romanesque. Part of it remains, e.g. the square and chunky bell tower - 20 meters high and 11 meters wide - having walls two meters thick.

During a renovation and enlargement in the sixteenth century, however, it was given a slightly Gothic appearance. The remodeled building integrated the old bell tower which made it appear less massive. The  polychrome decoration of the vault dates from 1536. The church was visited by Charles V at that time.

The church has been restored several times, the last major restoration was in the years following the Second World War, because it was badly damaged during the Battle of the Bulge.

Heritage

 * The baptismal font of Meuse stone (Mosan limestone) dates from the 12th century.
 * The high altar also dates from the Romanesque period: it would be eleventh century. It is possible that it even has an older origin (from the first cult building of the 7th century). The altar of the aisle left comes from the Gonsart Abbey and dates from 1762.
 * The polychrome vault illustrates a series of scenes drawn from the Old and New Testaments, the daily life of religious fraternities of the Middle Ages and the daily life of the people of the time.
 * The pulpit of truth, of the 17th century, is the work of the artist bastognard Jean-Georges Scholtus who is also attributed the statue of Saint Peter in the nave.
 * The door to the crypt of the Spais Hole under the tower, is carved in oak and painted white (late 16th century). It could come from the church of the Trinitarians of Bastogne (now extinct).

Photo gallery
 Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Nef C.jpg | The central nave Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Lateral Nef N.jpg | The Lateral Nave Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Lateral Nef North.jpg | The North Side Nave Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Chair of Truth.jpg | The Chair of Truth Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Virgin of Pompe.jpg | The Virgin of Pompe Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Entombment.jpg | The Entombment Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Baptismal font.jpg | The baptismal font Bastogne. St Peter's Church. Statue st Pierre.jpg | The statue of St. Peter 

Notes and references
Bastogne Bastogne Category: Exceptional real estate heritage of the Walloon Region Category: Listed heritage in Bastogne Category: Building in Bastogne St. Peter's Church is a Catholic religious building located at 'Porte de Trèves' in Bastogne, Belgium. Dating back to the 9th century in its oldest parts, the church is Gothic (16th century). This parish church is the oldest and most important of the two churches in the city of Bastogne, Belgium.

An old document dating back to 893 already mentions a place of worship in Bastogne. The first church was certainly Romanesque. Remains remain, such as the squared and square steeple - 20 meters high and 11 meters side - having walls of two meters thick.

During a renovation and enlargement in the sixteenth century, she receiveshowever a slightly Gothic appearance. Restructured in church-hall in which the steeple is integrated, it appears therefore less massive. The polychrome decoration of the vault dates from 1536. The church was visited by Charles V at that time. The church is restored several times, the last major restoration in the years following the Second World War, because it was badly damaged during the Battle of the Bulge. About Google TranslateCommunityMobile About GooglePrivacy & TermsHelpSend feedback