Église Saint-Germain l'Écossais, Gothic church in Amiens, France.
Saint-Germain l'Écossais presents a Latin cross layout with three naves, decorated vault keys, and characteristic pointed arches from the Gothic period.
Construction of the current church took place between 1455 and 1490, following the Hundred Years War, with expansions authorized by King Louis XI.
The church served as headquarters for multiple religious brotherhoods, including the Port Brotherhood, reflecting its central role in local Catholic practices.
The building remains closed to visitors due to safety concerns, with restoration work scheduled for implementation in the coming years.
The church tower's noticeable tilt earned it the regional nickname 'Little Pisa of Picardy' among local residents.
Location: Amiens
Address: rue Saint-Germain
GPS coordinates: 49.89640,2.29639
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
Amiens combines an architectural and natural heritage that reflects its rich historical past. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in France, stands in the city center at 145 meters long with medieval sculptures from the 13th century. The Museum of Picardie, the first French building designed specifically as a museum, houses art and archaeology collections spanning several centuries of regional history. The Hortillonnages constitute one of Amiens' natural treasures: this network of 300 hectares of canals and floating gardens, cultivated since the Middle Ages, offers boat trips amid preserved nature. Jules Verne's House allows visitors to explore the writer's universe in his 19th-century private mansion, where he authored about thirty novels. These sites, complemented by places like the Jules Verne Circus from 1889 and the modern Tour Perret, Europe's first reinforced concrete skyscraper, demonstrate the continuous development of the city and its adaptation to different eras.
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Amiens Cathedral Maze
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Belfry of Amiens
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Maison de la Culture d'Amiens
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Beau Dieu
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Amiens City hall
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Église Saint-Honoré d'Amiens
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Aguja de la Catedral de Amiens
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Beau Pilier de la cathédrale d'Amiens
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Maison du bailliage, Amiens
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Amiens amphitheatre
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Maison du Sagittaire
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Palais épiscopal d'Amiens
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Château d'eau du port d'Aval
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Dewaily Clock
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