Eglise Saint Martin

The outside.

• The building is of classical Gothic style of the end of the 13th century. The proud tower with its octagonal spire and bronze cross is 97 m. high.

• The main portal is dedicated to St Martin. His statue with Episcopal ornaments stands on the central column. Above episodes of his life are represented.

• The south portal represents the life of St Hubert, patron saint of the Ardennes. His conversion when he met a stag with a gold cross is represented above the door. The statues of St Adrian and St Nathalie, patron saints of former brotherhoods stand next to the portal.

• The north portal recalls the visit of St Bernard in Arlon. He is represented when he preaches. Next to the portal, the statues of St Sebastian and St Catherine, patrons saints of former brotherhoods.

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