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Laon Cathedral By Amber Allen

Laon facade on western side of cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon
 * Located in Laon, Picardie, France
 * Dedicated to Virgin Mary
 * Faith is Christianity

__ History __

 * Construction began at around 1160 and was completed in 1230
 * During the French Revolution, the cathedral was damaged and some of the statues were lost
 * Laon Cathedral was listed as a Historical Monument in 1840
 * During World War I, the cathedral was unharmed

__ Architecture __

 * has 6 towers and 4 out of the 6 are complete
 * Statues of oxen are on the top of the cathedral facade towers
 * There is rhinoceros gargoyle
 * The cathedral had a big tribute to animals, which caused a lot of work from the builders
 * The white stone interior gives the building a very bright and luminous feeling
 * The cathedral is known for being the most perfect Gothic cathedral in France

Laon Cathedral is considered one of the most important creations of art of the 12th and 13th centuries.

__Notable features:__


 * Western rose window (dates back to 1210)
 * Panels from the 13th century
 * Serbian icon of the Holy Face
 * 18th century choir grille

The Laon Cathedral was one of the first Cathedrals made in the new Gothic style, which had pointed towers that were so high that "were showing you the way to heaven"





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