Norwich Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Norwich, England.
Norwich Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Norwich, England, rising 96 meters with its stone spire. The Norman rounded arches of limestone organize the interior into long rows of pillars and side aisles.
Construction started in 1096 following the design of Herbert de Losinga and reached completion in 1145. The spire was added during the 15th century after an earlier timber tower was destroyed by lightning.
The name comes from Bishop Herbert de Losinga, who founded the building as a monastery church and moved his bishopric seat from Thetford to Norwich. Today the two choirs of boys and girls sing regularly during services, their voices echoing between the Norman pillars.
The building stands in the center of Norwich and is accessible from several entrances, with the main door facing the city center. The acoustics suit singing particularly well, so many visitors come for the musical services.
More than 1000 medieval bosses decorate the vaulted ceiling and depict scenes from the Bible along with mythical creatures, acrobats and floral patterns. The church precinct covers 85 acres and in medieval times made up about one tenth of the entire city area of Norwich.
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