St. Peter's Church, Aire-sur-la-Lys

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: 4 Place Saint-Pierre, Aire-sur-la-Lys, 62120, France
Telephone: +33 6 84 82 09 28

#2 among attractions in Aire-sur-la-Lys

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The Saint-Pierre d'Aire-sur-la-Lys collegiate church is a former collegiate church of the city of Aire-sur-la-Lys. The monument impresses by its dimensions, and is an emblem of the city of Aire. The church, both parish and collegiate, is considered by the Benedictines Edmond Martène and Ursin Durand as "one of the largest, most delicate and most decorated in the Netherlands".

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°38'23"N, 2°24'3"E

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4 Place Saint-PierreAire-sur-la-Lys 62120 France

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+33 6 84 82 09 28

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Nearby attractions include: Canal de Neufossé, Château de Crémesnil, Canal de la Nieppe, Lillers.

0.6 miNE
Canal
Canal de Neufossé, Aire-sur-la-Lys
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4.6 miSW
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Canal
Canal de la Nieppe
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6.4 miSE
Locality
Lillers
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