Cathedral

2010-08-14—2012-05-27
IMG_8036 The Notre-Dame cathedral of Rouen was built in Gothic style between 1145 and 1884. Most of the building dates back from the 12th-16th centuries.
The Notre-Dame cathedral of Rouen was built in Gothic style between 1145 and 1884. Most of the building dates back from the 12th-16th centuries.
IMG_8038 The southern tower dates back from the 16th century.
The southern tower dates back from the 16th century.
img_0208 The northern tower is the oldest part of the facade (12th century, early Gothic).
The northern tower is the oldest part of the facade (12th century, early Gothic).
img_0209 The steeple, built in 1825-1876 after the former wooden steeple burnt. The steeple is reaches 151m high, making the cathedral the tallest building in the world...
The steeple, built in 1825-1876 after the former wooden steeple burnt. The steeple is reaches 151m high, making the cathedral the tallest building in the world…
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img_0225 Steeple, from inside.
Steeple, from inside.
img_0216 Nave and steeple.
Nave and steeple.
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img_0214 the cathedral is 137m long. The nave is 60m long.
the cathedral is 137m long. The nave is 60m long.
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p1030412 Medieval tomb in the cathedral.
Medieval tomb in the cathedral.

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