IMG_8853 Saint Peter cathedral, originally built in the 11th century as a romanesque church, rebuilt in 12th and 13th centuries as a gothic church. The chapels are from...
Saint Peter cathedral, originally built in the 11th century as a romanesque church, rebuilt in 12th and 13th centuries as a gothic church. The chapels are from…
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IMG_8841 Bishop palace (1680) and the cathedral.
Bishop palace (1680) and the cathedral.
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IMG_8797 Lisieux was bombed in June 1944 but the cathedral narrowly escaped destruction.
Lisieux was bombed in June 1944 but the cathedral narrowly escaped destruction.
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IMG_8799 The main tower of the cathedral lies at the intersection of the nave and the transept.
The main tower of the cathedral lies at the intersection of the nave and the transept.
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IMG_8802 An axial chapel dedicated to Mary was added in 1432-1442.
An axial chapel dedicated to Mary was added in 1432-1442.
IMG_8804 Neogothic altar, 19th century, in the axial chapel.
Neogothic altar, 19th century, in the axial chapel.
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IMG_8801 12th century effigy of bishop Jean 1.
12th century effigy of bishop Jean 1.
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