https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/464771 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/464771 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:38:08 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:38:08 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53086002 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-23,doc-53086002 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:32:16 +0000 2025-07-01T12:53:47+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53086002"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/02/53086002.0018d076.240.jpg?r2" width="190" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The well known Hollywood Avenue</div> Montdidier - Cinema <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53086002"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/02/53086002.0018d076.240.jpg?r2" width="190" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The well known Hollywood Avenue</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085938 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-23,doc-53085938 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:35:39 +0000 2025-07-01T12:40:12+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085938"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/38/53085938.1e193e58.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre date back to the Crusades. Payen de Montdidier, one of the founders of the Knights Templar, participated in the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099. Upon their return, they offered the relics they had brought with them, two pieces of the Holy Cross, to the community of Montdidier, who decided to build a church dedicated to the Holy Sepulchre to house them. The first building was constructed in 1146, but was located outside the city walls. In 1411, the church was destroyed and rebuilt within the city walls in 1419. However, between 1510 and 1519, a new large church was built to replace the previous one..<br /> <br /> It was severely damaged in the First World War in 1918 but rebuilt during the interwar period. The shell of the building was completed in 1935, and the stained-glass windows were installed in 1939. During World War II, the church was damaged again in 1940 and was not reopened to the public until 1960.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, the church was closed.</div> Montdidier - Saint-Sépulcre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085938"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/38/53085938.1e193e58.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre date back to the Crusades. Payen de Montdidier, one of the founders of the Knights Templar, participated in the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099. Upon their return, they offered the relics they had brought with them, two pieces of the Holy Cross, to the community of Montdidier, who decided to build a church dedicated to the Holy Sepulchre to house them. The first building was constructed in 1146, but was located outside the city walls. In 1411, the church was destroyed and rebuilt within the city walls in 1419. However, between 1510 and 1519, a new large church was built to replace the previous one..<br /> <br /> It was severely damaged in the First World War in 1918 but rebuilt during the interwar period. The shell of the building was completed in 1935, and the stained-glass windows were installed in 1939. During World War II, the church was damaged again in 1940 and was not reopened to the public until 1960.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, the church was closed.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085898 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-23,doc-53085898 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:07:38 +0000 2025-07-01T12:31:10+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085898"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/98/53085898.8e613433.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The original town hall was destroyed in the First World War. The current town hall is a brick building in the Art Deco style with stepped gables and a wavy brick pattern. It was built between 1927 and 1930 according to designs by the architects Charles Duval and Emmanuel Gonse.<br /> <br /> Inside the town hall</div> Montdidier - Hôtel de Ville <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085898"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/98/53085898.8e613433.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The original town hall was destroyed in the First World War. The current town hall is a brick building in the Art Deco style with stepped gables and a wavy brick pattern. It was built between 1927 and 1930 according to designs by the architects Charles Duval and Emmanuel Gonse.<br /> <br /> Inside the town hall</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085888 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-23,doc-53085888 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:11:56 +0000 2025-07-01T12:29:27+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085888"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/88/53085888.2775ac3d.240.jpg?r2" width="237" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The original town hall was destroyed in the First World War. The current town hall is a brick building in the Art Deco style with stepped gables and a wavy brick pattern. It was built between 1927 and 1930 according to designs by the architects Charles Duval and Emmanuel Gonse.<br /> <br /> The belfry rises to 48 meters</div> Montdidier - Hôtel de Ville <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085888"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/88/53085888.2775ac3d.240.jpg?r2" width="237" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the town "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> The original town hall was destroyed in the First World War. The current town hall is a brick building in the Art Deco style with stepped gables and a wavy brick pattern. It was built between 1927 and 1930 according to designs by the architects Charles Duval and Emmanuel Gonse.<br /> <br /> The belfry rises to 48 meters</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085808 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-23,doc-53085808 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:37:53 +0000 2025-07-01T12:20:40+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085808"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/08/53085808.060d92d9.240.jpg?r2" width="119" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the twon "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> Saint-Pierre Church, whose construction began in the 1460s, remained unfinished in the 16th century. The town of Montdidier having been almost completely destroyed in 1918, Saint-Pierre was restored to its original state during the interwar period.<br /> <br /> In the aisle, there is a baptismal font, made of Tournai stone, from the 12th century. Unfortunately the church was locked, so we could not the the Tournai font.</div> Montdidier - Saint-Pierre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085808"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/08/53085808.060d92d9.240.jpg?r2" width="119" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The name of the twon "Montdidier" comes from the fact that in 774 Didier, king of the Lombards defeated by Charlemagne, and his wife "Desiderada" were imprisoned on an estate belonging to the Abbey of Corbie, which was situated on a hill on the site where the town was later built, which was given the name "Montdidier". <br /> <br /> Saint-Pierre Church, whose construction began in the 1460s, remained unfinished in the 16th century. The town of Montdidier having been almost completely destroyed in 1918, Saint-Pierre was restored to its original state during the interwar period.<br /> <br /> In the aisle, there is a baptismal font, made of Tournai stone, from the 12th century. Unfortunately the church was locked, so we could not the the Tournai font.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085108 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53085108 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:19:37 +0000 2025-07-01T16:23:26+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085108"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/08/53085108.28c33401.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Saint-Leu district of Amiens is crisscrossed by the river Somme and numerous canals. In the background is the Pont de la Dodan, and in front of it is the statue "L'homme sur sa bouée" ("The Man on His Buoy").</div> Amiens - L&#039;homme sur sa bouée <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085108"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/08/53085108.28c33401.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Saint-Leu district of Amiens is crisscrossed by the river Somme and numerous canals. In the background is the Pont de la Dodan, and in front of it is the statue "L'homme sur sa bouée" ("The Man on His Buoy").</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085104 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53085104 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:51:25 +0000 2025-07-01T16:06:27+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085104"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/04/53085104.e9b1d324.240.jpg?r2" width="153" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The labyrinth</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085104"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/04/53085104.e9b1d324.240.jpg?r2" width="153" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The labyrinth</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085098 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53085098 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:33:52 +0000 2025-07-01T16:02:39+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085098"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/98/53085098.125bb9ad.240.jpg?r2" width="159" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Though the stained glass windows - some dating bak to the 13th century - were dismantled and stored away for safekeeping, much of the glass was lost during the Word War 1. When after the war many of the surviving windows were sent to Paris for restoration work, an accidental fire destroyed even more. However, there are still a few original stained-glass windows in the cathedral.</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085098"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/98/53085098.125bb9ad.240.jpg?r2" width="159" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Though the stained glass windows - some dating bak to the 13th century - were dismantled and stored away for safekeeping, much of the glass was lost during the Word War 1. When after the war many of the surviving windows were sent to Paris for restoration work, an accidental fire destroyed even more. However, there are still a few original stained-glass windows in the cathedral.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085058 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53085058 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:20:54 +0000 2025-09-22T21:20:54+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085058"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/58/53085058.3d46844a.240.jpg?r2" width="140" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Though the stained glass windows - some dating bak to the 13th century - were dismantled and stored away for safekeeping, much of the glass was lost during the Word War 1. When after the war many of the surviving windows were sent to Paris for restoration work, an accidental fire destroyed even more. However, there are still a few original stained-glass windows in the cathedral.<br /> <br /> The Northern rose window, ca. 1300</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085058"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/58/53085058.3d46844a.240.jpg?r2" width="140" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Though the stained glass windows - some dating bak to the 13th century - were dismantled and stored away for safekeeping, much of the glass was lost during the Word War 1. When after the war many of the surviving windows were sent to Paris for restoration work, an accidental fire destroyed even more. However, there are still a few original stained-glass windows in the cathedral.<br /> <br /> The Northern rose window, ca. 1300</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085044 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53085044 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:59:53 +0000 2025-07-01T15:58:18+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085044"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/44/53085044.f2c5271c.240.jpg?r2" width="223" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Though the stained glass windows - some dating bak to the 13th century - were dismantled and stored away for safekeeping, much of the glass was lost during the Word War 1. When after the war many of the surviving windows were sent to Paris for restoration work, an accidental fire destroyed even more. However, there are still a few original stained-glass windows in the cathedral.</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085044"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/44/53085044.f2c5271c.240.jpg?r2" width="223" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Though the stained glass windows - some dating bak to the 13th century - were dismantled and stored away for safekeeping, much of the glass was lost during the Word War 1. When after the war many of the surviving windows were sent to Paris for restoration work, an accidental fire destroyed even more. However, there are still a few original stained-glass windows in the cathedral.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085032 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53085032 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:23:01 +0000 2025-07-01T15:56:45+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085032"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/32/53085032.a671d4e2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The nave</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53085032"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/32/53085032.a671d4e2.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The nave</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084970 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53084970 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:01:30 +0000 2025-07-01T16:12:57+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084970"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/70/53084970.2ac98a42.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="229" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The Dream of the Magi</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084970"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/70/53084970.2ac98a42.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="229" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The Dream of the Magi</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084808 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53084808 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:45:47 +0000 2025-07-01T16:11:06+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084808"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/08/53084808.35e51ffc.240.jpg?r2" width="153" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The Creation of Eve</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084808"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/08/53084808.35e51ffc.240.jpg?r2" width="153" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The Creation of Eve</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084796 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53084796 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:29:41 +0000 2025-07-01T16:09:35+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084796"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/96/53084796.21b27a13.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The tympanum depicts the Last Judgment.<br /> <br /> The Hellmouth</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084796"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/96/53084796.21b27a13.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The tympanum depicts the Last Judgment.<br /> <br /> The Hellmouth</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084782 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53084782 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:16:40 +0000 2025-07-01T16:09:11+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084782"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/82/53084782.a2bb3d97.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The tympanum depicts the Last Judgment.<br /> <br /> The graves open, Archangel Michael holds the scales of souls, on the left the well-dressed souls are led to heaven, on the right they go to hell.</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084782"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/82/53084782.a2bb3d97.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The tympanum depicts the Last Judgment.<br /> <br /> The graves open, Archangel Michael holds the scales of souls, on the left the well-dressed souls are led to heaven, on the right they go to hell.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084226 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-21,doc-53084226 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:09:53 +0000 2025-07-01T15:51:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/26/53084226.07405d16.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Large parts of the façade are covered with bas reliefs with biblical scenes</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/26/53084226.07405d16.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Large parts of the façade are covered with bas reliefs with biblical scenes</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084214 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-21,doc-53084214 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:59:26 +0000 2025-07-01T15:51:40+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084214"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/14/53084214.b3e6ba7d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="163" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front, seen here, was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Large parts of the façade are covered with bas reliefs with biblical scenes - In the center of the lower tier is Daniel in the Lion's´ Den and Prophet Habakkuk, who is doing the courier service in providing the meal</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53084214"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/14/53084214.b3e6ba7d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="163" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front, seen here, was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (higher) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> Large parts of the façade are covered with bas reliefs with biblical scenes - In the center of the lower tier is Daniel in the Lion's´ Den and Prophet Habakkuk, who is doing the courier service in providing the meal</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53082540 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-19,doc-53082540 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:08:46 +0000 2025-07-01T15:49:51+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53082540"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/40/53082540.1d63ad1b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="225" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front, seen here, was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (highner) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The rose window of the west façade was completed in 1225.</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53082540"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/40/53082540.1d63ad1b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="225" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front, seen here, was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (highner) one in 1406.<br /> <br /> The rose window of the west façade was completed in 1225.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53082538 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-19,doc-53082538 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:03:58 +0000 2025-07-01T23:03:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53082538"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/38/53082538.7e346ad7.240.jpg?r2" width="234" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front, seen here, was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (highner) one in 1406.</div> Amiens - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53082538"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/38/53082538.7e346ad7.240.jpg?r2" width="234" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The construction of the "Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens" started in 1220, after a predecessor Romanesque church burnt down two years earlier. Unusual for medieval structures, the first architects are known here. Robert de Luzarches was the architect until 1228. He was followed by Thomas de Cormont until 1258. His son, Renaud de Cormont, acted as the architect until 1288.<br /> <br /> Today Amiens Cathedral is the largest existing Gothic cathedral in France. There was a lot of competition between the cities and towns about the largest nave, the highest vaults. The long and relatively peaceful reign of Louis IX (aka "Saint Louis") brought prosperity to the region, so that Amiens could afford such a structure. The cathedral is 145m long (interior length 133,50m). The volume of the structure is about 200.000m³, Notre Dame de Paris has only about 100.000m³<br /> <br /> The west front, seen here, was built from 1220 to 1236, actually the building process started here. There are three vast deep porches, capped with the gallery of twenty-two over lifesize kings. During a cleaning process in the 1990s, it was discovered that the facade was originally painted in multiple colours. The south tower was completed in 1366, the north (highner) one in 1406.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43926284 tag:ipernity.com,2016-12-01,doc-43926284 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:08:59 +0000 2016-03-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43926284"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/84/43926284.c141f31e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="191" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In early medieval times Braine was the summer residence of Merovingian and Carolingian kings. It later became the property of the Capetian Counts of Dreux.<br /> <br /> The relics of Saint Yved (= Yved de Rouen) were transferred to an abbey church in Braine already in the 9th century. From 1130 ths was a Premonstratensians abbey, founded by Saint Norbert in Prémontré, near Laon, just ten years ago. <br /> <br /> The abbey church, seen here, was built at the request of Agnès de Baudement, wife of Robert I, Count of Dreux, who was the 5th son of Louis VI (aka "Louis the Fat"). <br /> <br /> The church served as a necropolis for the House of Dreux over centuries. <br /> <br /> The buildings of the abbey suffered greatly during the Revolution, and were gradually demolished. Unfortunately the former abbey church was locked.</div> Braine - Saint-Yved <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/43926284"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/84/43926284.c141f31e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="191" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In early medieval times Braine was the summer residence of Merovingian and Carolingian kings. It later became the property of the Capetian Counts of Dreux.<br /> <br /> The relics of Saint Yved (= Yved de Rouen) were transferred to an abbey church in Braine already in the 9th century. From 1130 ths was a Premonstratensians abbey, founded by Saint Norbert in Prémontré, near Laon, just ten years ago. <br /> <br /> The abbey church, seen here, was built at the request of Agnès de Baudement, wife of Robert I, Count of Dreux, who was the 5th son of Louis VI (aka "Louis the Fat"). <br /> <br /> The church served as a necropolis for the House of Dreux over centuries. <br /> <br /> The buildings of the abbey suffered greatly during the Revolution, and were gradually demolished. Unfortunately the former abbey church was locked.</div> Martin M. Miles