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Founded: c. 1263Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)
Rating
4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
hopperado (9 months ago)
Fantastic piece of architecture.
Fantastic piece of architecture.
Dave Anajao (2 years ago)
The Basilique Saint-Urbain de Troyes is a Roman Catholic basilica located in the city of Troyes, in the Champagne region of France. It is dedicated to Saint Urban, who was a pope in the 3rd century. The basilica is known for its Gothic architecture and is considered one of the most important religious buildings in Troyes. The construction of the basilica began in the 13th century and continued over several centuries. The building showcases the transition from the Early Gothic style to the Flamboyant Gothic style, characterized by its intricate tracery and ornate decoration. The basilica features a central nave, side aisles, and a grand choir, all adorned with beautiful stained glass windows, sculptures, and intricate stone carvings. One of the notable features of the Basilique Saint-Urbain is its impressive rose window, located on the western facade. This large, circular stained glass window is intricately designed and adds to the overall beauty of the basilica. Inside the basilica, visitors can admire remarkable works of art, including religious paintings, sculptures, and tapestries. The choir stalls, pulpit, and organ are also notable elements of the interior.
The Basilique Saint-Urbain de Troyes is a Roman Catholic basilica located in the city of Troyes, in the Champagne region of France. It is dedicated to Saint Urban, who was a pope in the 3rd century. The basilica is known for its Gothic architecture and is considered one of the most important religious buildings in Troyes. The construction of the basilica began in the 13th century and continued over several centuries. The building showcases the transition from the Early Gothic style to the Flamboyant Gothic style, characterized by its intricate tracery and ornate decoration. The basilica features a central nave, side aisles, and a grand choir, all adorned with beautiful stained glass windows, sculptures, and intricate stone carvings. One of the notable features of the Basilique Saint-Urbain is its impressive rose window, located on the western facade. This large, circular stained glass window is intricately designed and adds to the overall beauty of the basilica. Inside the basilica, visitors can admire remarkable works of art, including religious paintings, sculptures, and tapestries. The choir stalls, pulpit, and organ are also notable elements of the interior.
Margarita Lokhova (3 years ago)
It's such a gorgeous building. So noble, so magnificent!
It's such a gorgeous building. So noble, so magnificent!
Anton Ivanov (4 years ago)
Large Gothic church, a reference monument to the radiant Gothic with its elegant and unique style. Construction began in the mid-12th century and was finally completed in the early 20th century. The construction of the building was initiated by Jacques Pantaleon.
Large Gothic church, a reference monument to the radiant Gothic with its elegant and unique style. Construction began in the mid-12th century and was finally completed in the early 20th century. The construction of the building was initiated by Jacques Pantaleon.
Diane Williams (6 years ago)
Beautiful place to spend a day site seeing and lunch
Beautiful place to spend a day site seeing and lunch
