Rouen Cathedral

Rouen Cathedral is a magnificent Gothic cathedral located in the city of Rouen, in northern France. It is one of the most beautiful examples of French Gothic architecture, noted for its high spire, pointed arches, flying buttresses, and elaborate stone carvings on the façade.

Construction began in the 12th century and continued for several hundred years, which is why the cathedral shows a mixture of Early Gothic, High Gothic, and Flamboyant Gothic styles. The central spire, added in the 19th century, makes it one of the tallest church buildings in France.

Inside, the cathedral holds the tombs of several Norman dukes, including Richard the Lionheart’s heart. It became world-famous through a series of paintings by Claude Monet, who captured the changing light and atmosphere on its façade at different times of day.

Rouen Cathedral remains an important religious, historical, and artistic landmark in France.