Verdun Cathedral
Verdun, France
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Verdun Cathedral, the seat of the Bishops of Verdun in Lorraine, France, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica with origins tracing to the 3rd century, making it the oldest cathedral in the region. The structure built around 990 displays a notable blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Neo-Classical architectural elements, rising to a height of 18.5 meters. Declared a historical monument in 1906, the cathedral holds significance as a landmark associated with the start of the Battle of Verdun during World War I.
Movement
- Built
- Type
- minor basilica, Catholic cathedral
- Heritage
- classified historical monument
- Height
- 18.5 m
- Place
- Verdun, France
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