Rouen Cathedral

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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

Tourist sites in Rouen

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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