What Makes Strasbourg Cathedral An Architectural Masterpiece? [4K] | Extreme Constructions | Spark

It was the highest building constructed during the Middle Ages and is an architectural masterpiece. Built over hundreds of years, between 1176 – 1439, Strasbourg Cathedral is radically different from any other Cathedral. It built using new technologies and according to principles never tested before. For the first time, the researchers were able to trace in 3D the incredible history of this project. They reveal how the builders were able to defy the laws of physics to build higher and higher and explain the importance of iron in this stone cathedral.

Welcome to Strasbourg Cathedral: an exceptional project that lasted 400 years and mobilized the best architects of the Middle Ages. This is the latest episode in ‘Extreme Constructions’ series.
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The Suez Canal. The Paris Metro. Strasbourg Cathedral. These masterpieces of constructions redefined what was possible at the time, using the latest technologies and developments. In this five part series, we reveal how five great monuments were designed and constructed.
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[Zombot]

Seeing this masterpiece in person is something you should definitely do in your life. It wasn't an easy and cheap trip from Bulgaria through Frankfurt to reach Strasbourg, but it was SO worth it. No image, no video, no 3D rendition - NOTHING can give you the impression of how majestic this building is in reality. I have tons of pictures and videos, from day and night - they don't do it justice. And look, I'm not religious at all. But standing in front of it, the sound around you disappears and you get the feeling that there's a greater power out there. Not the one described in the fairy tales of religious people, but something that made humans strive for greatness and beauty. Nothing supernatural - just the power of the beautiful human mind. I know it might sound cheesy but man, when you see it with your own eyes in all its majestic glory, you'll understand what I'm talking about.

[mrkiplingreallywasanexceed]

The CGI was great showing how it all clicked together, especially the way they used the ropes inside to draw the iron rod into the cavity. Ingenious.

I had seen explained the use of iron staples before but not as clearly as this in terms of exactly how it worked - nor indeed to the extent iron was deployed in the cathedral. One almost fancies one can see the very early precursor to the steel framed skyscrapers of today although one can very reasonably argue that 142m - 40 stories - IS a skyscraper!!

The folk interviewed were charming - obviously absolutely passionate about what they do and with deep pride and indeed love, for the building in their stewardship. I have to say I share their profound admiration and astonishment at their forbears' achievement. It is truly epic.

[dougg]

The builders man! Those guys were amazing.

[Demun]

I remember, oh so clearly, when I first saw this cathedral. 1982, October, while on holiday with my fiance touring the country. Seeing Strasbourg Cathedral was such a sight, a breathing out of air so quickly, a standing and staring at the wonderful construction built to the glory of GOD.
Pat and I stayed 2 extra days just to visit the cathedral, and to hear the choir sing. It was so memorable. I only wish it was at Christmas or Easter.

[unyieldingmonotony]

I never thought I'd be so fascinated by iron staples.

[gordongielis]

I cried when i first saw this building ( and i am very unsentimental). Until i saw it in the stone i did not realise how delicate the stone work was.

[jamesbarlow]

Loved being there in '82. I'll never forget the little Japanese boy running up and down the nave center aisle with his kite!

[doctorfoster]

what a fantastic narrator too - so beautifully spoken!

[simongregory]

This is a fantastic documentary, I'm really interested in these amazing old stone buildings and I learned a lot, especially about the concealed ironwork and lead. Fascinating. And yet the comments (so far) are full of weird crypto comments and boorish crap. What the hell is that about? Anyway, great doc. tThanks for posting.

[GoBlue]

Incredible. Stunning. Prayerful. Majestic.

[Teresa-ihsn]

Wow! What a beautiful building! Just wow!

[sotecluxan]

Been there, gorgeous! Also the fables, tales, etc., in Alsace!!

[kennylong]

One fact remains: It is a product of German culture; Basil, Cologne, Ulm, Vienna, and Strasbourg, are cities of the German heartland. it is a German masterpiece.

[gregorywheaton]

1.Ulm Cathedral tower : 161 Meters
2. Rouen Cathedral (151m).
3. Strasbourg Cathedral (141m).
the reason I know this is that I climbed Ulm tower while in Germany and knew of it's height dimensions as the tallest Gothic church tower in the world.
However, the video was fascinating and allowed me to brush up on my French .. . .

[ChandrasenShah-hd]

Really its wonderful architecture of world

[meilinchan]

One must appreciate how Monsieur Poitier dresses as if he was a denizen of past centuries - a collared shirt, and a plain looking waistcoat. I guess he really loves his work and his sartorial choices exhibit that well ;)

[johnkilcher]

Well done!! It never ceases to amaze me, the construction of these magnificent structures some 1000-1100 years ago. I'd love to view this structure 'in the flesh' just maybe...

[henningbartels]

I was not aware that you would translate the (German) names of the architects like Johannes Hültz or Ulrich von Ensingen in to French and then take those translations into the English commentation.
Why did the staircase of the spire had to be "like all cathedrals in France"? ... when the Alsace was not even a part of France at the time and the architects had rather connections to Freiburg or Ulm or even Prague.

[alpe]

as soon as the narrator said it defied the laws of physics my mind drifted

[jamesneedham]

Arguable the tallest medieval spire is that of Lincoln which much bigger, although probably too big as it collapsed in a storm but it did last 230 years