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    Reims Cathedral - Wikipedia

    • Construction of the present Reims Cathedral began in the 13th century and concluded in the 14th century. A prominent example of High Gothic architecture, it was built to replace an earlier church destroyed by fire in 1210. Although little damaged during the French Revolution, the present cathedral saw extensive restoration in the 19th century.… See more

    Overview

    Notre-Dame de Reims , known in English as Reims Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the
    The … See more

    History

    The settlement of a tribe of Gauls called the Remes, named Durocortorum, had been recorded by Julius Caesar in his accounts of the Gallic Wars. During the High Roman Empire, it became the capital of a province extending t… See more

    Timeline of Reims Cathedral

    • c. 250-300 - Saint Sixtus of Reims is recorded as the first bishop of Reims
    • 314 -A Cathedral of the Holy Apostles, built by Bishop Bétause, recorded at site of the Church of Saint-Symphorien… See more

    The Debate Over Rebuilding That Ensued When a Beloved French Cathedral ...
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    Plan

    • Apse (left), transept (centre), nave and west front (right)
    • Plan of the cathedral See more

    Exterior

    The west façade, the entry to the cathedral, particularly glorifies royalty. Most of it was completed at the same time, giving it an unusual unity of style. It is harmonic or balanced, with two towers of equal height and three p… See more

    Interior

    One distinctive feature of Reims Cathedral not found in other High Gothic cathedrals is the wall of sculpture on the inside of the west façade. Some of the statues, particularly around the doors, were badly damaged b… See more

    Stained glass

    In the interior of the west façade, much of the original glass remains, though it has gone through several restorations. The centre of the west rose window depicts the Dormition of the Virgin. It complements the scene of th… See more

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    Plan
    Exterior
    Interior
    Stained glass
     
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