World Heritage Identification Number: 162
World Heritage since: 1981
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇫🇷 France
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Amiens Cathedral: A Gothic Masterpiece in Picardy, France
The Amiens Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens, stands as a testament to the grandeur of Gothic architecture in Picardy, France. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, this magnificent structure is not only the seat of the Bishop of Amiens but also a significant cultural landmark that attracts millions of visitors each year.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Amiens Cathedral, in the heart of Picardy, is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation and the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal facade and in the south transept.
Encyclopedia Record: Amiens Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens, or simply Amiens Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Amiens. It is situated on a slight ridge overlooking the River Somme in Amiens, the administrative capital of the Picardy region of France, some 120 kilometres north of Paris.Additional Site Details
Area: 1.54 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
Coordinates: 49.895 , 2.301666667
