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Cathedrale St-Lazare, Autun

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Famous for its Cluniac monk inspiration and Romanesque sculptures by Gislebertus, Cathedrale St-Lazare highlights Romanesque art as the seat of the Bishop of Autun. View the column capitals and the main façade embellished with realistic sculptures and artwork that were commissioned as a means of teaching Christian ethics through dramatic scenes of heaven and hell. Complete your trip with the famous "Last Judgment" by Gislebertus located in the west tympanum. PutCathedrale St-Lazare into our Autun travel planning site and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.

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By S C

It was so cool on a very hot day, a place of refuge from the sun. Also, it was a church supporting Ukrainians in prayer (& probably other ways). Right next to the college where the presumably "rough..... more

It was so cool on a very hot day, a place of refuge from the sun. Also, it was a church supporting Ukrainians in prayer (& probably other ways). Right next to the college where the presumably "rough..... more »
By L_K1509

The cathedral sits up a hill from the main town centre, a walk up narrow cobblestone streets. The cathedral sits in a area surrounded by lovely traditional french houses and pavement cafés. Inside..... more

The cathedral sits up a hill from the main town centre, a walk up narrow cobblestone streets. The cathedral sits in a area surrounded by lovely traditional french houses and pavement cafés. Inside..... more »
By pauldT9236JZ

Fantastic Cathedral- it has just had a full renovation- interior and exterior- to a high standard- the stone work is very interesting and the stone carving above the main entrance is fabulous...

Fantastic Cathedral- it has just had a full renovation- interior and exterior- to a high standard- the stone work is very interesting and the stone carving above the main entrance is fabulous... more »

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By Jaap Visser

Really nice and well maintained cathedral! Around it there are some small shops and restaurants to relax and enjoy the view.

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By Phillip Aldridge

The cathedral has recently been renovated and the results are stunning.

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By Jeroen de Lange

Beautiful cathedral! You can also dat in its garden. The highest building on the highest peak of autun. Gives you ancient feelings

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By Pilar Pimentel da Silva

Beautiful architecture, history all over, breath taking.

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By Paul Drogan

Beautiful Building, just finished 4 years of renovation inside and out - make sure you take a look at the stone work above the steps at the main entrance .

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