Rouen Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Rouen, France.
The cathedral measures 144 meters in length and reaches a height of 151 meters with its cast iron spire added in the 19th century.
Construction started in 1035 with a Romanesque design, and modifications continued until 1506 when the current Gothic structure was completed.
Claude Monet created thirty paintings of the cathedral facade between 1892 and 1894, capturing different lights and weather conditions throughout seasons.
The cathedral maintains regular visiting hours from Monday to Sunday, with extended opening times from April through October for tourist access.
The cathedral holds the tomb of Richard the Lionheart and features three towers, each displaying different architectural periods of Gothic design.
Location: Rouen
Inception: 1030
Official opening: 1876
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Height: 151 m
Length: 144 m
Website: http://www.cathedrale-rouen.net/
Part of: Archepiscopal Complex of Rouen
Email: paroisse.ndrc@orange.fr
Website: http://cathedrale-rouen.net
GPS coordinates: 49.44020,1.09500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
Rouen displays notable French architectural heritage with the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral and its astronomical clock. The medieval center contains timber houses and religious buildings like Saint-Maclou Church. Museums present collections of ironwork, maritime history, and natural sciences. The botanical garden and Saint-Catherine Hill provide outdoor spaces with views of the city. Markets and specialized streets maintain the commercial traditions of Normandy's capital.
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