cathedrals

A cathedral is a Christian church that serves as the headquarters of a bishop. It is often a large church and located in a city, but neither condition is necessary to qualify as a cathedral; the designation is functional, not architectural.

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The tall towers - and even part of the huge facade - of Lincoln Cathedral rise above the surrounding rooftops. View from northwest. The central tower was rebuilt around 1240 and raised to its present height in 1311; the twin west towers were built in the early 13th century and raised at the end of the 14th century. Lincoln, England. David Joyal all photos →

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cathedrals
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024