Cathedral of Amiens

Cathedral of Amiens, France is a city and commune located in the north of France. It is the capital city of the Picardie region and Somme Departement. The Cathedral of Amiens, France is the tallest of the large "classic" Gothic churches of the 13th century. This has been declared a World Heritage Site and is one of the largest cathedral of its kind at France.

The renovated part of the Cathedral of Amiens, France began in 1220 and finished in 1247. This cathedral is notable for its the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation. You will also find fine display of sculptures on the principle facade. The same is the situation at the south transept, the labyrinth and other inlays of the floors. This cathedral is described as the "Parthenon of Gothic architecture".

The westrern front of the Cathedral of Amiens, France shows unique artistic unity. The lower tier, having three vast deep porches, is capped with the gallery of 22 over life size kings. This stretches across the entire facade beneath the Rose window. Lying above the Rose window is an open arcade known as the galerie des sonneurs. The south tower of the cathedral was finished in 1366 while the north one was over in 1406.

Cathedral of Amiens at France contains the largest medieval interior in Western Europe and is supported by 126 pillars. The chancel and nave of the Cathedral of Amiens in France are vast but also extremely light at the same time. Here there is considerable amount of stained glass. The interior of the church contains works of art and decoration of very period.

The polychrome sculpture, dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, are the most important works of art kept preseved here. There are also illustrations of the life of the two saints John the Baptist and St Firmin, the first bishop of Amiens which has attracted several pilgrims here. During your France tours, you should definitely visit this cathedral.