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Rodez Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Rodez, France.

The cathedral's west facade features two massive towers integrated into the city walls and a bell tower reaching 87 meters high.

Construction began in 1277 under architect Jean Deschamps after the collapse of the previous bell tower, with completion occurring in 1542.

The cathedral contains a Renaissance rood screen separating the nave from the choir, with stained glass windows depicting biblical narratives from various periods.

The cathedral opens daily from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM on weekdays, with extended hours until 7:30 PM on Sundays.

Scientists Méchain and Delambre used the cathedral as a surveying point to calculate Earth's circumference, contributing to the meter's definition in 1792.

Location: Rodez

Inception: 1277

Architects: Jean Deschamps, Guillaume Philandrier

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.35083,2.57389

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38

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