Which place completes this sentence about Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp? Today's seat of the Diocese of ______ started in 1352 and, although the first stage of construction was ended in 1521, has never been fully completed.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Antwerp
The Cathedral of Our Lady is a Gothic Roman Catholic church in Antwerp, designed by the architects Jan and Pieter Appelmans. It is the seat of the Diocese of Antwerp, and work began in 1352. The first stage of construction ended in 1521, yet the building has never been fully completed.
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