Amiens Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBThe cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Amiens. It is situated on a slight ridge overlooking the River Somme in Amiens, the administrative capital of the Picardy region of France, some 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Paris.
Amiens Cathedral - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBAmiens Cathedral, in the heart of Picardy, is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation and the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal facade and in …
Amiens Cathedral | Gothic architecture, 13th century, UNESCO
WEBAmiens Cathedral, Gothic cathedral located in the historic city of Amiens, France, in the Somme River valley north of Paris. It is the largest of the three great Gothic cathedrals built in France during the 13th century, and it remains the largest in France. It has an exterior length of 476 feet.
Smarthistory – Amiens Cathedral
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Visiting Amiens Cathedral. With its two soaring towers and three large portals filled with sculpture, Amiens Cathedral crowns the northern French city of Amiens. The cathedral is still one of the tallest structures in …
Amiens cathedral (article) | Gothic | Khan Academy
WEBThrough its architecture, sculpture, and history, Amiens Cathedral provides a window into the practice and culture of religious belief of the Middle Ages, as well as the ingenuity of medieval architects, masons, and artisans. This building stands as an irreplaceable example of the many dynamic forces at work in Gothic architecture.
Amiens Cathedral: visitor information and guide - France This Way
WEBAmiens cathedral is the tallest cathedral in France, and also the one with the most interior space. The cathedral has some outstanding sculptures, and (apparently) the head of John the Baptist, that was brought to Amiens from Constantinople after the Fourth Crusade.
Visit Amiens Cathedral – the Largest Gothic Church in France
WEBDec 16, 2013 · Amiens Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre Dame d’Amiens) is an early 13 th-century Gothic masterpiece of superlatives. It is the largest Gothic cathedral in France with the highest nave of any completed medieval church in the country. A very short building period ensured a rare conformity of style.
Explore Amiens Cathedral, France’s largest church
WEBFeb 11, 2022 · In 2020 discover one of France's largest churches: Amiens Cathedral. A jewel of Gothic architecture in Picardy and a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1981. START HERE
Amiens, Cathedral - France World Heritage
WEBThe Amiens Cathedral is one of the largest classic European Gothic churches of the 13th century. Erected mainly between 1220 and 1280, it is notable for the coherence of its layout, the beauty of its three-tier elevation and the fine display of sculptures on the principal facade, the south transept and the choir screen.
Amiens Cathedral - Wikiwand
WEBThe Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens, or simply Amiens Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Amiens. It is situated on a slight ridge overlooking the River Somme in Amiens, the administrative capital of the Picardy region of France, some 120 kilometres north of Paris.
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