Strasbourg Cathedral
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Strasbourg Cathedral is a monumental construction in France, Europe.
Strasbourg Cathedral combines Romanesque foundations with a celebrated Gothic façade and an asymmetrical silhouette dominated by one spire. Its carved sandstone exterior and astronomical clock reflect successive architectural and technical campaigns. Construction began in 1015, was relaunched in 1190 and reached completion in 1439. The long interval includes Romanesque and Gothic phases, not one continuous unchanged design.
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| Date | 1015 CE - 1439 CE Construction began in 1015, was relaunched in 1190 and reached completion in 1439. The long interval includes Romanesque and Gothic phases, not one continuous unchanged design. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Strasbourg Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Strasbourg Cathedral combines Romanesque foundations with a celebrated Gothic façade and an asymmetrical silhouette dominated by one spire. Its carved sandstone exterior and astronomical clock reflect successive architectural and technical campaigns. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Strasbourg Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,227 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,015 CE - 1,439 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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