Reims Cathedral in France
Maurice Eschapasse has written: 'Reims Cathedral' -- subject(s): Notre-Dame de Reims (Cathedral)
The cathedral of Reims was built between 1211 and 1275. It is listed in the world heritage sites and had 1.5 million visitors in 2007.
The sculptures at Reims Cathedral titled Annunciation is located at the left side of the doorway. It depicts the life of the Virgin Mary.
Claude Monet made more than 30 paintings of the Reims cathedral. He painted it during all parts of the day to capture the differences in light. It was actually not the Reims cathedral but the one in Rouen.
The dauphin Charles VII
Maurice Landrieux has written: 'La cathedrale de Reims' -- subject(s): Notre-Dame de Reims (Cathedral) 'From the Trinity to the Eucharist'
The French city where kings were traditionally crowned is Reims. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims was the site of many coronations of French kings, including Joan of Arc and Charles VII in 1429.
Charles Cerf has written: 'Histoire et description de Notre-dame de Reims' -- subject(s): Notre-Dame de Reims (Cathedral)
French monarchs were traditionally crowned at the Cathedral of Reims, located in northeast France. This tradition began with the coronation of Clovis I in 481 and continued for centuries until the French Revolution. The cathedral is known for its historical and architectural significance in the coronation ceremonies of French rulers.
King Louis XVI was crowned in the cathedral of Reims on June 11, 1775.
Yes, the Cologne Cathedral is about 157m tall while Notre-Dame Cathedral is only about 90m tall.