Poitiers Cathedral Poitiers, France

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Bottom: The upside-down Crucifixion of St. Peter, flanked by Nero ordering the execution (with a blue devil whispering in his ear) and the martyrdom of St. Paul by beheading. Paul's executioner stands on his tip-toes in a dance-like pose, his clothing billowing with movement.Top: the three women meet an angel at the Empty Tomb of Christ. Scattered throughout are individual figures rising out of their graves, which may represent those that rose from their graves at the moment of Christ's death... Holly Hayes all photos →

The twin-towered Cathérale St-Pierre was founded in 1162 and completed two centuries later. It has a fine Gothic west front and some early stained glass.

Location map of Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Poitiers, France
Coordinates
46.5803180° N, 0.3494540° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Poitiers Cathedral
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023