Cathedral Saint Maurice

cathedral, Angers, France

Also known as: Cathedral of Saint Maurice

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The Cathedral Saint-Maurice is a cathedral located in Angers, France. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and retains its original stained glass from that period. The cathedral's architectural style shows influences from the early Gothic period, with stylistic connections to other cathedrals like Chartres. Angers itself is a city rich in medieval architecture, with the cathedral being a significant example.12

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Early Gothic
…are found, for example, at Angers, Le Mans, Bourges, and Senlis cathedrals. There are stylistic connections with Burgundy and also with Provence. The fashion lasted from c. 1140 to 1180.
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…are found, for example, at Angers, Le Mans, Bourges, and Senlis cathedrals. There are stylistic connections with Burgundy and also with Provence. The fashion lasted from c. 1140 to 1180.
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Angers
The 12th–13th-century cathedral of Saint-Maurice retains its original stained glass. The 15th-century Barrault House contains the public library, an art museum, and the complete works of the sculptor Pierre-Jean-David d’Angers, who was born in the city. The prefecture is in the former Saint-Aubin Abbey (11th century), which…
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The 12th–13th-century cathedral of Saint-Maurice retains its original stained glass. The 15th-century Barrault House contains the public library, an art museum, and the complete works of the sculptor Pierre-Jean-David d’Angers, who was born in the city. The prefecture is in the former Saint-Aubin Abbey (11th century), which…
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