Sint-Antoniuskathedraal (St. Anthony's Cathedral) in Breda, Netherlands

Sint-Antoniuskathedraal is situated at Sint Janstraat 8, 4811 ZL Breda, Netherlands. The church was founded in the 13th century and has undergone several renovations and expansions throughout its history.

• Location: Sint Janstraat 8, 4811 ZL Breda, Netherlands
• History: Founded in the 13th century, with renovations and expansions throughout its history

The cathedral features a mix of Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, with a striking tower that rises above the surrounding buildings. The interior of the church is characterized by beautiful stained-glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and ornate decorations.

1. Architectural Style: Mix of Gothic and Baroque
2. Features: Striking tower, beautiful stained-glass windows, intricate stone carvings, ornate decorations

The Sint-Antoniuskathedraal has played an important role in Breda's history and culture, serving as a place of worship and community gathering for centuries. Visitors can explore the cathedral's interior and climb to the top of the tower for breathtaking views of the city.

• Role: Place of worship and community gathering
• Activities: Explore the cathedral's interior, climb to the top of the tower for breathtaking views

De Sint-Antoniuskathedraal (also known as Sint-Antoniuskerk) is the cathedral church of the diocese of Breda in the Sint-Janstraat in Breda. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and is located in the center of Breda, not far from the Grote Markt.

1. Location: Center of Breda, near the Grote Markt
2. Dedication: Saint Anthony of Padua

The Sint-Antoniuskerk is a so-called Waterstaatskerk, a church whose construction was largely funded by the national government and overseen by engineers from Waterstaat. The church was built in 1837 to the design of architect Pieter Huijsers in the then-popular neoclassicist style. This is primarily reflected on the exterior of the building.

1. Type: Waterstaatskerk
2. Construction: Largely funded by the national government and overseen by engineers from Waterstaat, built in 1837 to the design of architect Pieter Huijsers

Three types of columns from classical antiquity are clearly visible: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The pediment under the clock tower resembles a Greek temple. The upper turret resembles a Roman or Greek love temple.

• Columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
• Architecture: Pediment under the clock tower resembles a Greek temple, upper turret resembles a Roman or Greek love temple

The church was built as a parish church but became the first cathedral of the diocese in 1853 after the restoration of episcopal hierarchy. However, St. Anthony did not hold the cathedral dignity for long. In 1876, the Sint-Barbarakerk was consecrated as a cathedral. After this church was closed in 1968, the title went to the later demolished Sint-Michaelkerk in the Brabantpark. Since January 1, 2001, St. Anthony's Church has once again been a cathedral, at the request of Bishop Muskens.

1. History: Built as a parish church, became first cathedral of the diocese in 1853, lost title in 1876, regained title in 2001
2. Events: Consecration of Sint-Barbarakerk in 1876, closure of Sint-Michaelkerk in 1968, regain of title in 2001 at the request of Bishop Muskens