📍 Saint Boniface Cathedral - Leeuwarden's Historic Gem

⛪ Where resilience meets reverence A Cathedral with a Story 🔥 Rising from the ashes: This striking Catholic cathedral's massive stone walls are all that remain after a devastating fire. Yet, its grandeur still shines through! Why Visit? ✨ Architectural drama: • Towering stone ruins with intricate column capitals • Saint statues framing perfect sky views ☁️ • Magical light patterns on the grassy floor (photographer's dream 📸) 🎶 Living history: • Saturday French sermons & choir performances fill the ruins with music • Wedding venue with timeless romance 💒 Notable Features 🪦 Surrounding cemetery: • Final resting place of Manitoba's founder Louis Riel • Historic Winnipeg figures memorialized here ☀️ Locals love sunbathing on the lawn beside ancient tombstones Visitor Tips ⏰ Best time: Golden hour for breathtaking shadows 💶 Note: Wedding photoshoots require special booking #HiddenNetherlands #CathedralViews #TravelDiaries #Leeuwarden