St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Breda St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Breda The St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral () or Cathedral of St. Anthony, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Breda, located in the city of Breda, in the Netherlands. The church of Sint Antonius is called "Waterstaatskerk", because its construction was paid largely by the government and conducted under the supervision of civil engineers. The church was built in 1837 by architect Peter Huijsers in neoclassical style, as is evident on the front façade, can be clearly distinguished from the bottom up Doric, Ionic and Corinthian elements, while the pediment under the
Siege of Breda (1624) with modern defences. Thus, in 1531 he inspired the construction of the late medieval style walls of Breda. These were later replaced by modern fortifications. In 1587 and 1622, the defences were further expanded and updated. The Breda fortress consisted of a very high earthen thoroughfare with 15 bastions and a moat. The 55 to 117 meter wide canal was five feet deep and was provided with water from Mark. Access to the city was made possible by four brick gates. Crescent ravelins were applied in the ditches. Hornwork was placed on the gates and at the . Stakewall were