Metz Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Metz, France
Saint Stephen Cathedral rises 88 meters above Metz with its stone walls built from local yellow Jaumont limestone and features classic Gothic architectural elements.
Construction of the cathedral started in 1220 on the location of a former 5th-century church, with the official opening ceremony taking place on April 11, 1552.
The cathedral treasury exhibits an extensive collection from the Bishopric of Metz, containing religious artifacts, Eucharistic objects, and traditional ceremonial garments.
The cathedral welcomes visitors every day between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM, with guided tours available to learn about its architecture and stained glass windows.
The cathedral contains the largest expanse of stained glass windows globally, covering 6,496 square meters, with works by artists from Hermann von Münster to Marc Chagall.
Location: Metz
Inception: 1240
Official opening: April 11, 1552
Architectural style: classic gothic, Gothic Revival
Height: 88 m
Address: 2 Pl. de Chambre, 57000 Metz, France 57000
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-19:00
Phone: +33387361201
Website: http://cathedrale-metz.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.12028,6.17556
Latest update: October 10, 2025 13:14
Metz offers numerous scenic locations that highlight its history and architectural development. The city features notable buildings such as Saint-Étienne Cathedral with its 6,500 square meters of stained glass from the 13th to the 20th century, the Neo-Romanesque New Temple with its reflections on the Moselle, and the Gare-Palais built in 1908 with its clock tower and carved stone details. The Botanical Garden hosts collections of rare plants and a greenhouse showcasing tropical and Mediterranean vegetation, while the Water Plan near the city center offers interesting views with reflections on the water surface. Remnants of the past are visible throughout the city. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Basilica, a Roman structure from the 4th century converted into a church, stands next to the Cour d'Or Museum located in medieval buildings displaying Roman remains and regional art collections. The Imperial Quarter reveals neo-Romanesque and neo-Renaissance architecture from 1871-1918, with stone facades and characteristic decorative elements. From Mount Saint-Quentin at 358 meters above sea level, one can observe the valley of the Moselle and the urban complex. These sites form a varied visual journey through the city's historical eras and architectural styles.
Musée de la Cour d'Or
204 m
Opéra-Théâtre de Metz Métropole
255 m
Marché Couvert
120 m
Place d'Armes
63 m
Prefecture hotel of Moselle
255 m
Hôtel de ville de Metz
83 m
Covered Market
133 m
Verrière occidentale de la cathédrale de Metz
73 m
Chapelle des Carmes de Metz
200 m
Hôtel de la Bulette
245 m
Palais des Treize
105 m
Place Saint-Étienne
52 m
Hôtel du Parlement
98 m
Vestiges gallo-romains de Metz
209 m
Corps de garde de Metz
70 m
Place de la Préfecture
225 m
Collégiale Saint-Sauveur de Metz
211 m
Fontaine de la place Sainte-Croix
46 m
Immeuble, 20 rue Ladoucette
233 m
Maison, 36 en Fournirue
203 m
Orgue de tribune de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
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Immeuble, 2 place Sainte-Croix
218 m
Orgue de triforium de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
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Hôtel du Parlement de Metz
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Maison, 12, 14 rue du Chanoine-Collin
150 m
Maison, 29 En-Jurue
227 m
Immeuble, 8 place Sainte-Croix
236 m
Maisons, 10 place Saint-Etienne
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