Amiens Cathedral Nave
France is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Here you will find the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre Museum, and the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. But if you travel just 2 hours to the north of Paris, you can leave the long lines and the crowds behind and visit Amien’s Cathedral. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens is the tallest cathedral in all of France, and boasts the largest interior volume of any cathedral in Western Europe.
Amiens Cathedral is a classical French Gothic Cathedral. Construction was started in 1220 and finished around 1288. In 1981 the cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the 13th century, what brought the pilgrims to Amiens Cathedral was the alleged head of John the Baptist. The relic was brought to Aimes from Constantinople by the Crusaders. It was a popular attraction and was a large source of revenue for the cathedral. It still is a poplular attraction.
