Bayeux Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral of Our Lady of BayeuxCathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux |
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Bayeux Cathedral
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| District | Diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux |
| Rite | Roman |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Bayeux, France  |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Norman-Romanesque, Gothic |
| Height (max) | 76.6 |
The Bayeux Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux (in French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux), is a large Roman Catholic church. You can find it in the town of Bayeux in Normandy, France.
This amazing building is a national monument. It is the main church for the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux. Many people believe it was the first home of the famous Bayeux Tapestry, which is now kept nearby. The cathedral shows off both Norman and Romanesque building styles.
The place where the cathedral stands is very old. Long ago, Roman temples were built there. The current cathedral was officially opened on July 14, 1077. William, Duke of Normandy, was there for the ceremony. It's thought that William might have made Harold Godwinson promise to support him right here. When Harold broke this promise, it led to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
What is Bayeux Cathedral like?
After the cathedral was badly damaged in the 1100s, it was rebuilt in a different style. This new style is called Gothic. You can see this most clearly in the central tower, the side sections (called transepts), and the back part of the church.
Even though work on the central tower began in the 1400s, it wasn't fully finished until the 1800s. This means the cathedral has a mix of very old and newer parts.
Pictures of the Cathedral
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A view of the cathedral from the tourist office
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Inside Bayeux Cathedral
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The crypt (underground area) of Notre Dame de Bayeux
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Another view inside the cathedral
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A painting on the wall in the crypt
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Another painting in the crypt
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The cathedral at night
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The beautiful Gothic choir area
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The Neo-classical high altar
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Chapels in the south arm of the transept
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A stained-glass window in the south arm of the transept
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A stained-glass window in the north arm of the transept
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A chapel window on the south side of the nave
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The nave (main part of the church) from the back
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The west doors of the cathedral
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry is a very famous embroidered cloth. It tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This amazing piece of history was likely kept at Bayeux Cathedral for many years before it moved to its current museum.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Bayeux para niños
- Roman Catholic Marian churches
