The cathedral in Amiens

Close-up of a stained glass window

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens), or just Amiens Cathedral, is the tallest complete cathedral in France with the greatest interior volume, estimated at 200,000 m³. The vaults of the nave are 42.30 m tall, the tallest nave vaults in France. This monumental cathedral is located in Amiens, the chief city of Picardy, in the Somme River valley a little over 100 kilometers north of Paris. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (600x800, 166 KB) Cathedral of Amiens Source: flickr License: cc-by-sa Photographer: cavorite Date: June 5, 2004 File links The following pages link to this file: Amiens Cathedral Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (600x800, 166 KB) Cathedral of Amiens Source: flickr License: cc-by-sa Photographer: cavorite Date: June 5, 2004 File links The following pages link to this file: Amiens Cathedral Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... Image File history File linksMetadata Cathedral_of_Amiens_glass_window. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Cathedral_of_Amiens_glass_window. ... Strictly speaking, stained glass is glass that has been painted with silver stain and then fired. ... A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Anglican, Catholic and some Lutheran churches, which serves as the central church of a diocese, and thus as a bishops seat. ... Links to full descriptions of the elements of a Gothic floorplan are also found at the entry Cathedral diagram. ... The cathedral in Amiens Location within France Amiens is a city and commune in the north of France, 120 km north of Paris. ... wazzup Categories: | ... Somme river The Somme River (French Rivière Somme) is a river in Picardy, northern France. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...

The paucity of documentation concerning the construction of the Gothic cathedral may be in part the result of fires that destroyed the chapter archives in 1218 and again in 1258, a fire that damaged the cathedral itself. Bishop Evrard de Fouilly initiated work on the cathedral in 1220. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228, and was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288. The chronicle of Corbie gives a completion date for the cathedral of 1266. Finishing works continued, however. Its floors are covered with quite a number of designs, such as with swastika. The labyrinth was installed in 1288. Numerous excellent sculptures can be viewed at this cathedral. The cathedral contains the alleged head of John the Baptist. This relic was brought from Constantinople by Wallon de Sarton as he was returning from the Fourth Crusade. See also Gothic art. ... Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century Decades: 1170s 1180s 1190s 1200s 1210s - 1220s - 1230s 1240s 1250s 1260s 1270s Years: 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 - 1220 - 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 See also: 1220 state leaders The world in 1220 Middle Ages in Europe Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) Events Mongols... Events The Sixth Crusade is launched by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, after delays due to sickness and an excommunication from Pope Gregory IX. Conrad IV of Germany becomes titular King of Jerusalem, with Frederick II as regent. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Events February 22 - Nicholas IV becomes Pope. ... Corbie is a commune of the Somme département, in northern France. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... A right-facing Swastika in decorative Hindu form For the town in Ontario, see Swastika, Ontario. ... This article is about the mazelike labyrinth. ... The Baptism of Christ, by Piero della Francesca, 1449 John the Baptist (also called John the Baptizer or Yahya the Baptizer) is regarded as a prophet by at least three religions: Christianity, Islam, and Mandaeanism. ... Map of Constantinople. ... The Fourth Crusade (1202–1204), originally designed to conquer Jerusalem through an invasion of Egypt, instead, in 1204, invaded and conquered the Eastern Orthodox city of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. ...

Notre-Dame d'Amiens has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1981. A Son et lumière presentation illuminates its façade on summer evenings and at New Year's, approximating the original painted colors of its sculptures. Amiens is famous for having altered Swastika symbols on its floors. UNESCO logo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Son et lumière (French, lit. ... A right-facing Swastika in decorative Hindu form For the town in Ontario, see Swastika, Ontario. ... A hardwood floor (parquetry) is a popular feature in many houses. ...

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