Amiens Cathedral

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Cathedral Catholic diocese centered in the city of Amiens Picardy (Amiens diocese). In scope (200 000 m³), it surpasses all Gothic cathedrals Frantsii.Amensky, Chartres and Reims Cathedral is considered the standard of pure Gothic. Cathedral Architecture also includes the following elements Gothic style: high or mature Gothic (especially apsides) and flaming Gothic (especially large rose north tower, pulpit and seats with backrest). cathedral length of 145 m and a height of the arch - 42,30 m (close to the maximum height for the architectural structures of this type). Since 1981, the cathedral is on the list of World Heritage Sites.