A city with a strong historical tradition, Amiens is one place in France where many tourists congregate, to experience its ancient cathedral. This is one of the reasons that Amiens is on the map.
Located about 120 kilometers from Paris, Amiens is the prefecture of Somnes department. The city was pounded mercilessly during World War II, and the pockmarks on the buildings still tell the tale to people passing through the city. The traffic is heavy, and most of the city is like any other city today. The landmarks from history are what make Amiens worth going to.
Sights at Amiens The Cathedral
There is a lot to be seen and experienced from the days of yore at Amiens. The most famous landmark and a must-see for anyone visiting the country is the cathedral in the city. The cathedral at Amiens, called the Cathdrale Notre Dame, has been declared a World Heritage Site. Under the supervision of architect Robert de Luzarches, it was built in the classical Gothical mould way back in the 13th century, and remains the biggest structure of its kind in all of France.
The earlier cathedral was consumed by a fire in 1220, and a new one was constructed in its place....
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