https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/248970 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/248970 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:09:15 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:09:15 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43974172 tag:ipernity.com,2016-12-09,doc-43974172 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:49:37 +0000 2016-03-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43974172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/72/43974172.44109d72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is the oldest existing church in France - and one of the oldest in Europe. When the first building got erected ~ 380, it was part of Roman thermal complex. The structure then was converted into a church in the 7th century when it became the chapel of a Benedictine nunnery. The nave got reconstructed and an apse added in the 10/11th century. <br /> <br /> The church got severley damaged in 1552, when Charles V´s toops besieged Metz. The convent got dissolved and from then on the church was used as a warehouse. It got finally restored in the 1970s and now is open for concerts and exhibitions. <br /> <br /> The church was locked, but I could hear at least tow men talking inside, so I knocked the door. Again - and again. After a while the door opened and I was told, that the building was not open for the public - at the moment. I asked them to let me in just for one minute - and they were nice - and gave me two. Merci beaucoup!</div> Metz - Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43974172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/72/43974172.44109d72.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="196" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is the oldest existing church in France - and one of the oldest in Europe. When the first building got erected ~ 380, it was part of Roman thermal complex. The structure then was converted into a church in the 7th century when it became the chapel of a Benedictine nunnery. The nave got reconstructed and an apse added in the 10/11th century. <br /> <br /> The church got severley damaged in 1552, when Charles V´s toops besieged Metz. The convent got dissolved and from then on the church was used as a warehouse. It got finally restored in the 1970s and now is open for concerts and exhibitions. <br /> <br /> The church was locked, but I could hear at least tow men talking inside, so I knocked the door. Again - and again. After a while the door opened and I was told, that the building was not open for the public - at the moment. I asked them to let me in just for one minute - and they were nice - and gave me two. Merci beaucoup!</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43974070 tag:ipernity.com,2016-12-09,doc-43974070 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:29:33 +0000 2016-03-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43974070"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/70/43974070.20289961.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is the oldest existing church in France - and one of the oldest in Europe. When the first building got erected ~ 380, it was part of Roman thermal complex. The structure then was converted into a church in the 7th century when it became the chapel of a Benedictine nunnery. The nave got reconstructed and an apse added in the 10/11th century. <br /> <br /> The church got severely damaged in 1552, when Charles V´s toops besieged Metz. The convent got dissolved and from then on the church was used as a warehouse. It got finally restored in the 1970s and now is open for concerts and exhibitions, - when it is not locked.</div> Metz - Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43974070"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/70/43974070.20289961.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is the oldest existing church in France - and one of the oldest in Europe. When the first building got erected ~ 380, it was part of Roman thermal complex. The structure then was converted into a church in the 7th century when it became the chapel of a Benedictine nunnery. The nave got reconstructed and an apse added in the 10/11th century. <br /> <br /> The church got severely damaged in 1552, when Charles V´s toops besieged Metz. The convent got dissolved and from then on the church was used as a warehouse. It got finally restored in the 1970s and now is open for concerts and exhibitions, - when it is not locked.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43972352 tag:ipernity.com,2016-12-09,doc-43972352 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:52:41 +0000 2016-03-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43972352"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/52/43972352.52c295c9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is the oldest existing church in France - and one of the oldest in Europe. When the first building got erected ~ 380, it was part of Roman thermal complex. The structure then was converted into a church in the 7th century when it became the chapel of a Benedictine nunnery. The nave got reconstructed and an apse added in the 10/11th century. <br /> <br /> The church got severely damaged in 1552, when Charles V´s toops besieged Metz. The convent got dissolved and from then on the church was used as a warehouse. It got finally restored in the 1970s and now is open for concerts and exhibitions, - when it is not locked.</div> Metz - Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43972352"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/52/43972352.52c295c9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains is the oldest existing church in France - and one of the oldest in Europe. When the first building got erected ~ 380, it was part of Roman thermal complex. The structure then was converted into a church in the 7th century when it became the chapel of a Benedictine nunnery. The nave got reconstructed and an apse added in the 10/11th century. <br /> <br /> The church got severely damaged in 1552, when Charles V´s toops besieged Metz. The convent got dissolved and from then on the church was used as a warehouse. It got finally restored in the 1970s and now is open for concerts and exhibitions, - when it is not locked.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971956 tag:ipernity.com,2016-12-09,doc-43971956 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:49:43 +0000 2016-03-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971956"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/56/43971956.5ac4972b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Knights Templar (aka "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon") settled in Metz mid 12th century. The first donation is recorded 1147, after Bernard de Clairvaux had preached the 2nd Cruisade in Metz.<br /> <br /> The (octagonal) rotunda is the only remaining structure of the "commanderie", that once existed here. It was built 1180 - 1220 and like many similar churches the Knights Templar erected all over Europe, this is a "copy" of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.<br /> <br /> It is the only rotunde in Lorraine, and has parallels to the chapel the Knights Templar built in Laon around 1140.</div> Metz - Chapelle des Templiers <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971956"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/56/43971956.5ac4972b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Knights Templar (aka "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon") settled in Metz mid 12th century. The first donation is recorded 1147, after Bernard de Clairvaux had preached the 2nd Cruisade in Metz.<br /> <br /> The (octagonal) rotunda is the only remaining structure of the "commanderie", that once existed here. It was built 1180 - 1220 and like many similar churches the Knights Templar erected all over Europe, this is a "copy" of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.<br /> <br /> It is the only rotunde in Lorraine, and has parallels to the chapel the Knights Templar built in Laon around 1140.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971776 tag:ipernity.com,2016-12-09,doc-43971776 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:57:33 +0000 2016-03-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971776"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/76/43971776.0f377dcd.240.jpg?r2" width="178" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Knights Templar (aka "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon") settled in Metz mid 12th century. The first donation is recorded 1147, after Bernard de Clairvaux had preached the 2nd Cruisade in Metz.<br /> <br /> The (octagonal) rotunda is the only remaining structure of the "commanderie", that once existed here. It was built 1180 - 1220 and like many similar churches the Knights Templar erected all over Europe, this is a "copy" of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.<br /> <br /> It is the only rotunde in Lorraine, and has parallels to the chapel the Knights Templar built in Laon around 1140.</div> Metz - Chapelle des Templiers <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971776"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/76/43971776.0f377dcd.240.jpg?r2" width="178" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Knights Templar (aka "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon") settled in Metz mid 12th century. The first donation is recorded 1147, after Bernard de Clairvaux had preached the 2nd Cruisade in Metz.<br /> <br /> The (octagonal) rotunda is the only remaining structure of the "commanderie", that once existed here. It was built 1180 - 1220 and like many similar churches the Knights Templar erected all over Europe, this is a "copy" of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.<br /> <br /> It is the only rotunde in Lorraine, and has parallels to the chapel the Knights Templar built in Laon around 1140.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971538 tag:ipernity.com,2016-12-09,doc-43971538 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:24:31 +0000 2016-03-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971538"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/15/38/43971538.e8456627.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="145" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Knights Templar (aka "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon") settled in Metz mid 12th century. The first donation is recorded 1147, after Bernard de Clairvaux had preached the 2nd Cruisade in Metz.<br /> <br /> The (octagonal) rotunda is the only remaining structure of the "commanderie", that once existed here. It was built 1180 - 1220 and like many similar churches the Knights Templar erected all over Europe, this is a "copy" of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.<br /> <br /> It is the only rotunde in Lorraine, and has parallels to the chapel the Knights Templar built in Laon around 1140.</div> Metz - Chapelle des Templiers <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43971538"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/15/38/43971538.e8456627.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="145" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Knights Templar (aka "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon") settled in Metz mid 12th century. The first donation is recorded 1147, after Bernard de Clairvaux had preached the 2nd Cruisade in Metz.<br /> <br /> The (octagonal) rotunda is the only remaining structure of the "commanderie", that once existed here. It was built 1180 - 1220 and like many similar churches the Knights Templar erected all over Europe, this is a "copy" of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.<br /> <br /> It is the only rotunde in Lorraine, and has parallels to the chapel the Knights Templar built in Laon around 1140.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37007546 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-12,doc-37007546 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:56:42 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37007546"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/46/37007546.84c169dd.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The leading cheese-shop in Metz since three generations is meanwhile on Facebook:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fromagerie.conrad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/fromagerie.conrad</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.republicain-lorrain.fr/moselle/2011/08/13/le-fromage-en-heritage" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.republicain-lorrain.fr/moselle/2011/08/13/le-fromage-...</a></div> Metz - La Fromagerie Conrad <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37007546"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/46/37007546.84c169dd.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The leading cheese-shop in Metz since three generations is meanwhile on Facebook:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fromagerie.conrad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/fromagerie.conrad</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.republicain-lorrain.fr/moselle/2011/08/13/le-fromage-en-heritage" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.republicain-lorrain.fr/moselle/2011/08/13/le-fromage-...</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37007386 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-12,doc-37007386 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:32:53 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37007386"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/86/37007386.2b5a3593.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="230" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The branch of the BNP Paribas ("La banque d'un monde qui change") has a really nice façade, that may not have changed very much since the building got erected.</div> Metz - BNP PARIBAS <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37007386"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/86/37007386.2b5a3593.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="230" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The branch of the BNP Paribas ("La banque d'un monde qui change") has a really nice façade, that may not have changed very much since the building got erected.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37006940 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-12,doc-37006940 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:18:56 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37006940"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/40/37006940.2c409a94.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> This elephant is a detail from the southwestern "Portal of the Virgin". It may well be, that the carving was created during the restoration period end of the 19th century.</div> Metz - Saint-Étienne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37006940"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/40/37006940.2c409a94.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> This elephant is a detail from the southwestern "Portal of the Virgin". It may well be, that the carving was created during the restoration period end of the 19th century.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37003376 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-11,doc-37003376 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:45:48 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37003376"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/76/37003376.9b39671f.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> A fire severely damaged the cathedral in 1877. The western portal, seen here, was created in Neo-Gothic style after the blaze.</div> Metz - Saint-Étienne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37003376"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/76/37003376.9b39671f.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> A fire severely damaged the cathedral in 1877. The western portal, seen here, was created in Neo-Gothic style after the blaze.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37003090 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-11,doc-37003090 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:47:48 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37003090"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/90/37003090.d8625dad.240.jpg?r2" width="134" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².</div> Metz - Saint-Étienne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37003090"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/90/37003090.d8625dad.240.jpg?r2" width="134" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37002450 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-11,doc-37002450 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:18:59 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37002450"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/50/37002450.19b9293f.240.jpg?r2" width="185" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> The vaulting of the nave is about 41m. high. In France only the Gothic cathedrals of Amiens and Beauvais have higher vaultings.</div> Metz - Saint-Étienne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37002450"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/24/50/37002450.19b9293f.240.jpg?r2" width="185" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> The vaulting of the nave is about 41m. high. In France only the Gothic cathedrals of Amiens and Beauvais have higher vaultings.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37001476 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-11,doc-37001476 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:16:44 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37001476"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/14/76/37001476.a683d3d1.240.jpg?r2" width="127" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> The vaulting of the nave is about 41m. high. In France only the Gothic cathedrals of Amiens and Beauvais have higher vaultings.</div> Metz - Saint-Étienne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/37001476"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/14/76/37001476.a683d3d1.240.jpg?r2" width="127" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia.<br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².<br /> <br /> The vaulting of the nave is about 41m. high. In France only the Gothic cathedrals of Amiens and Beauvais have higher vaultings.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/36998296 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-11,doc-36998296 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:22:37 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/36998296"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/82/96/36998296.fc32fd1d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="206" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia. <br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².</div> Metz - Saint-Étienne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/36998296"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/82/96/36998296.fc32fd1d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="206" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul. After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia. <br /> <br /> Bishop Arnulf of Metz, advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. Between 823 and - 855 Drogo of Metz, an illegitimate son of Charlemagne and strong supporter of his half brother Louis the Pious and Louis´ son Charles the Bald, was Bishop here.<br /> <br /> Saint-Étienne de Metz, built over a shrine of Protomartyr Saint Stephen is the seat of the Bishop of Metz. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1220 within the foundations of the Romanesque basilica. The cathedral was completed three centuries later and got consecrated in 1552. The cathedral is nicknamed "La lanterne du Bon Dieu" ("Good Lord's Lantern") displaying the largest expanse of stained glass in the world with about 6500 m².</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/36998070 tag:ipernity.com,2015-02-11,doc-36998070 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:10:22 +0000 2012-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/36998070"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/70/36998070.4a57d3fa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a large Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul ("De Bello Gallico"). After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia. Bishop Arnulf of Metz (aka "Saint Arnoul"), advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for the Gorze Reform, a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. <br /> <br /> Today the metropolitan area of Metz has a population of nearly 400.000 and in summertime it can get really hot here.</div> Metz - Summer in the City <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/36998070"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/70/36998070.4a57d3fa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Metz was a large Celtic settlement before Caesar´s conquest of Gaul ("De Bello Gallico"). After the Romans had left and after the Huns lead by Attila had burnt it down in 451, the Merovingian kings made Metz to the capital of Austrasia. Bishop Arnulf of Metz (aka "Saint Arnoul"), advisor to the Merovingian court, was a progenitor of the Carolingian dynasty. Bishop Chrodegang of Metz, Charles Martel´s chancellor, founded the important Gorze Abbey, known for the Gorze Reform, a monastic reform movement, similar to that one of Cluny. <br /> <br /> Today the metropolitan area of Metz has a population of nearly 400.000 and in summertime it can get really hot here.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/20431617 tag:ipernity.com,2009-11-06,doc-20431617 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:19:59 +0000 2005-05-30T08:30:35+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/20431617"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/121/16/17/20431617.57488975.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">..the Romans had build an aquaeduct, about 2000 years ago..</div> Metz <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/20431617"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/121/16/17/20431617.57488975.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">..the Romans had build an aquaeduct, about 2000 years ago..</div> Martin M. Miles