UNESCO World Heritage Site

Amiens Cathedral

Amiens Cathedral is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in France, inscribed in 1981.

Amiens 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

Amiens 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 the south transept.

Country
France
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1981
UNESCO reference
162
Area
1.54 ha

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