Tuesday 1 September 2009

Travel To France - Amines-The Cathedral Of Our Lady in Amiens

Cathedral of Our Lady

Cathedral of Our Lady

inside the cathedral

inside the cathedral

inside the cathedral

inside the cathedral

inside the cathedral

inside the cathedral

inside the cathedral

portal of cathedral

portal of cathedralThe Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady in Amiens is the tallest cathedral in France. Work on this beautiful religious building started in 1220 and was completed in 1266. The front of the cathedral has a gallery of 22 statues of kings. The three portals are decorated with sculptures of biblical figures and saints. In the interior 126 pillars support the 42,3 m high vaults. The Cathedral of Our Lady has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

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