Rouen Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBRouen Cathedral (French: Cathédrale primatiale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Rouen) is a Catholic church in Rouen, Normandy, France. It is the see of the Archbishop of Rouen, Primate of Normandy. [4] It is famous for its three towers, each in a different style.
Explore Rouen Cathedral, France tallest church!
WEBJul 11, 2024 · Scholar Bond considers the interior of the Cathedral of Rouen to be curiously Romanesque in plan: “Its nave bays are four-storied, an upper and lower pier arch with small triforium and clerestory.
The Cathedral, intimate and flamboyant - Visite Rouen
WEBIn the heart of the historic city, Rouen Cathedral sums up the evolution of Gothic art, since the beginning of its construction in the 12th century, on the foundations of a 4th century basilica and an 11th century Romanesque complex. A flamboyant icon.
Visit Rouen Cathedral – Gothic at its Best in Normandy
WEBJun 10, 2016 · The interior of Rouen Cathedral is High Gothic at its best. The nave soars four stories high and the church seems to stretch on forever. The Rouen Cathedral is third in length in France after the huge Reims and Amiens cathedrals. The Nave of …
Visiting the Rouen Cathedral (tips + photos) - Normandie Lovers
WEBJul 9, 2023 · What we liked best. A visit to Roeun Cathedral is particularly impressive, both inside and out. Here are our favorites: the façade and its portals: in our opinion, the façade is the most impressive part of the cathedral. You won’t forget its height and finely sculpted decorative abundance.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen - Wikimedia Commons
WEBPlan of the cathedral (west front and nave to left, transept, choir and apse and Virgin Mary Chapel to right) The interior, looking from west to east toward the choir Nave and collateral aisles
7 Thematic Ways to Explore Rouen Cathedral, A Gothic Masterpiece
WEBMar 31, 2024 · The cathedral is Rouen’s most prestigious building, reflecting more than 1000 years of tumultuous history, a muse for artists and a magnet for visitors. You can approach in a variety of ways, depending on your interests, and I’ve applied seven different themes, or prisms, through which you can explore this spectacular structure.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen: A Majestic Journey Through …
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Towers and spire stabilized. 1990. Interior restoration completed. The restoration of Rouen Cathedral stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the local community, as well as the enduring power of this architectural marvel to inspire and unite people across generations.
Rouen, Cathédrale Notre-Dame | MCID - Columbia University
WEBThe fabric of Rouen Cathedral embodies construction from five main periods. 1. The Tour Saint Romain, to the north of the western frontispiece, was built c.1140-50, and it is clear that important construction work continued in the second part of the 12th century.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen - Normandy Tourism, France
WEBCathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. It took several centuries to build the Cathedral, and it is in itself a display of each successive stages in the development of the Gothic style. The Tour Saint-Romain (12th century) ; the Portail des Libraires and the Portail de la Calende (14th century) ; the West façade and Tour de Beurre (15th and 16th ...