Monday, June 7, 2021

Amiens, France - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Amiens, France

Weather: Partly cloudy, 54/71F.

Route: From Luxembourg City 367 km west on A26.

Population: 133,891

Significance: The World Heritage Site status is specific to the 13th century gothic cathedral. It is known for other things as well - such as being the home to Jules Verne and where President Emmanuel Macron grew up.  It was heavily involved in both WWI and WWII. 

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Images:

The front of the cathedral (from whc.unesco.org)

The interior with 42 meter high ceilings (from whc.unesco.org)




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