Sunday, May 31, 2015

Trier Saint Peter Cathedral

I have a penchant for architecture that possesses repetition of patterns in its structure yet majestic in aesthetic. Thus it was a delight to receive this postcard of the Trier Saint Peter Cathedral from Germany.

It is said that the cathedral, a fusion of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic design elements consists of various hidden rooms and closed doors, especially the 'secret' Holy Robe Chapel that houses the Holy Robe. This massive cathedral may look deceivingly simplistic on the outside, but many gems await the discovery of its visitors. It is by no surprise it holds a record in the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage.