Cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire

cathedral, Valence, France

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The Cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire is a prominent landmark in Valence, a town in southeastern France. Consecrated in 1095 by Pope Urban II, its construction was completed in the early 12th century. The cathedral suffered damage during the Wars of Religion and was repaired in the 17th century. It overlooks the Rhone River and is situated near the Champ de Mars, an esplanade offering views of the river valley. Valence, where the cathedral is located, is an administrative and commercial center known for its fruit and vegetable products.1

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…is dominated by the ancient cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire, which was consecrated by Pope Urban II in 1095 and completed early in the 12th century. Damage done to the cathedral during the Wars of Religion (1569–98) was repaired in the 17th century. The Champ de Mars, a vast esplanade south of…
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…is dominated by the ancient cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire, which was consecrated by Pope Urban II in 1095 and completed early in the 12th century. Damage done to the cathedral during the Wars of Religion (1569–98) was repaired in the 17th century. The Champ de Mars, a vast esplanade south of…
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