Notre-Dame d'Amiens, Gothic cathedral in Amiens, France
Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral displays three deep-set portals, a rose window measuring 13 meters, and towers reaching 112 meters into the sky.
Construction started in 1220 under Bishop Evrard de Fouilloy after a fire destroyed the previous church, with architect Robert de Luzarches directing the nave building.
The cathedral contains a black marble labyrinth extending 234 meters, which medieval pilgrims followed on their knees as a symbolic journey to Jerusalem.
Visitors can explore the cathedral towers, treasury, and extensive collection of medieval sculptures through guided tours or self-guided audio experiences.
The cathedral maintains records of every original builder's name on a central stone from 1288, documenting the completion of construction work.
Location: Amiens
Inception: 1220
Architects: Robert of Luzarches
Architectural style: classic gothic, Gothic architecture
Height: 112.7 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
Address: parvis Notre-Dame
Website: https://notredameamiens.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.89457,2.30210
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
Historical structures in France range from Roman amphitheaters to modern bridges. The buildings display engineering and architectural techniques through multiple periods. Monuments include Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance castles, medieval fortresses, Roman bridges, and contemporary architectural designs. These constructions represent significant periods in French history and architecture.
Historical sites in Amiens, including the 13th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral, municipal museums, Hortillonnages gardens, Saint-Leu district and its canals. The city showcases architecture from the Middle Ages to the modern era, including religious monuments, civil buildings, and green spaces. The museums preserve art collections and local history, while parks offer natural spaces in an urban setting.
Amiens Cathedral Maze
49 m
Weeping angel
55 m
Beau Dieu
22 m
Église Saint-Leu, Amiens
345 m
Aguja de la Catedral de Amiens
22 m
Logis du Roi
251 m
Hotel de Berny Museum
199 m
Palais de Justice d'Amiens
207 m
Beau Pilier de la cathédrale d'Amiens
22 m
Amiens Synagogue
429 m
Maison du Sagittaire
235 m
Parc de l'Evéché d'Amiens
119 m
Palais épiscopal d'Amiens
64 m
Monastery of the Poor Clares
338 m
Chapelle du lycée du Sacré-Cœur d'Amiens
307 m
Dewaily Clock
250 m
Théâtre d'Amiens
284 m
Hôtel Christophle, Amiens
389 m
Chapelle des catéchismes d'Amiens
65 m
Chapelle des Macchabées d'Amiens
65 m
Imprimerie Yvert, Amiens
337 m
16 rue Cormont, Amiens
50 m
Hôtellerie de l'Ange d'Or, Amiens
105 m
École du Sacré-Cœur
271 m
45-59 rue de la Barette, Amiens
391 m
Tomb of Bishop Ferry de Beauvoir
28 m
7 rue Porion, Amiens
157 m
Hôtel Blin de Bourdon
209 mReviews
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