World Heritage Identification Number: 635
World Heritage since: 1992
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇫🇷 France
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Architectural Marvel: Bourges Cathedral - A Gothic Masterpiece in Central France
The Bourges Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Stephen of Bourges, stands as a testament to the grandeur of Gothic architecture in medieval France. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, this magnificent structure has captivated visitors for centuries with its stunning proportions, harmonious design, and rich artistic details.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges, built between the late 12th and late 13th centuries, is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art and is admired for its proportions and the unity of its design. The tympanum, sculptures and stained-glass windows are particularly striking. Apart from the beauty of the architecture, it attests to the power of Christianity in medieval France.
Encyclopedia Record: Bourges Cathedral
Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedral of Saint Stephen of Bourges is a Roman Catholic church located in Bourges, France. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Stephen and is the seat of the Archbishop of Bourges. Built atop an earlier Romanesque church from 1195 until 1230, it is largely in the High Gothic or Classic Gothic architectural style and was constructed at about the same time as Chartres Cathedral. The cathedral is particularly known for the great size and unity of its interior, the sculptural decoration of its portals, and the large collection of 13th century stained glass windows. Owing to its quintessential Gothic architecture, the cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.Additional Site Details
Area: 0.85 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 47.08222222 , 2.398333333
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