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Standing in the centre of the Place de la Cathédrale, at 142 metres (466 feet), Strasbourg Cathedral was the world's tallest building from 1647 to 1874 (227 years), when it was surpassed by St. Nikolai's Church, Hamburg.
Strasbourg cathedral is an outstanding masterpiece of Gothic art. The construction of the Romanesque cathedral, of which only the crypt and the footprint remain, began in 1015. The spire of the current building, in a Gothic style, was completed in 1439.
Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre-Dame is known as one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in Europe. The Cathedral stands on the exact site of a roman temple built on a little hill above the muddy ground.
Apr 2, 2020 · One of France's most stunning examples of late Gothic architecture, Strasbourg Cathedral towers over the Northern city's skyline with dramatic, imposing details.
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May 2, 2024 · Strasbourg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Strasbourg, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Strasbourg and one of Europe’s finest examples of Gothic architecture. The cathedral was completed in 1439 and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1988.
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With its spire reaching a height of 142 metres, the Cathedral, with its delicate lacework of pink sandstone, stands tall over the Alsatian Plain. You’ll be charmed by this masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the ultimate symbol of Strasbourg.
A jewel of Gothic art. Strasbourg Cathedral strikes the visitor first by its height: its spire, completed in 1439, is the highest in Christianity.
