Amiens Cathedral

Amiens cathedral, also know as the cathedral of our lady of Amiens, is the tallest cathedral in France. Amiens Cathedral is the heart of Picardy which is a couple of hours north of Paris. The interior volume is estimated as 200,000 meters cube . It is listed as one of world heritage site by UNESCO in the year 1981. It is the tallest gothic church in from the Gothic era. The height of the ceiling is about 43 meters and the width of the nave is about 14.7 meters. The interior ceiling is a modern 14-story building. This cathedral was built in the year 1152 and was influenced by the roman style.

The cathedral was burnt in the year 1218 due to a lightening strike. The reconstruction of the cathedral was started in the year 1220 and completed in 1245. Although there are several cathedrals in the surrounding area, the Amiens Cathedral is the largest and very popular cathedral in France.

Amiens Cathedral