In a liquid crystal display device, the pixel electrodes and the
projection pattern are formed on the TFT substrate side, and surfaces of
the pixel electrodes and the projection pattern are covered with a
vertical alignment film. Opposing electrode and a projection pattern are
formed on the CF substrate side, and surfaces of the opposing electrode
and the projection pattern are covered with a vertical alignment film.
The TFT substrate and the CF substrate are arranged such that top end
portions of the projection pattern on the CF substrate are brought into
contact with the TFT substrate. Liquid crystal having negative dielectric
anisotropy is sealed between the TFT and CF substrates. Accordingly, the
step of scattering the spacers can be omitted, change in the cell
thickness can be prevented, and the good display quality can be achieved.