Cathedral of Saint-Pierre

cathedral, Angoulême, France

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The Cathedral of Saint-Pierre is a Romanesque-Byzantine structure located in Angoulême, France. Built between 1105 and 1128 and later restored in the 19th century, it features a domed design. Its elaborate facade is adorned with Romanesque sculpture, creating a striking contrast with its simple interior. The cathedral is situated on a high plateau overlooking the Charente and Anguienne rivers. Angoulême itself has a rich history, having been a seat of counts since the 9th century and a site of conflict during the Hundred Years' War and religious wars.1

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The Cathedral of Saint-Pierre (1105–28; restored 19th century) is a domed Romanesque-Byzantine structure whose elaborate facade, enriched with Romanesque sculpture, contrasts sharply with the stark aisleless interior. Angoulême’s old city ramparts have been razed to make way for boulevards with extensive views.
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The Cathedral of Saint-Pierre (1105–28; restored 19th century) is a domed Romanesque-Byzantine structure whose elaborate facade, enriched with Romanesque sculpture, contrasts sharply with the stark aisleless interior. Angoulême’s old city ramparts have been razed to make way for boulevards with extensive views.
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