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Cathedrale St-Etienne, Limoges

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Set on a Latin-cross ground plan, Cathedrale St-Etienne is an excellent example of a Roman Catholic cathedral designed in the primitive neo-Gothic style. The church’s structure features a bell tower and a large center roof vault. Inside you will find two organs dating from 1930 and 1968 respectively, as well as the traditional Catholic icons and decorations of this region. This cathedral has been the seat of the Bishop of Saint-Etienne since 1970, giving it great regional significance. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Cathedrale St-Etienne by using our Limoges tourist route planner.

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Oliver S

Started at the end of the 13th Century and completed by the end of the 19th, this Gothic structure has two towers dating from different periods (Roman& Gothic) and two organs, as well as beautiful fre... more »
Goomsu

Set in tranquil precincts (not sure about the recent addition of benches and water feature though) the Cathedral is a handsome building with a plethora of gargoyled water spouts on the exterior and a ... more »
sharonagius

But didn't get a chance to see it from the inside, which i was gutted about. Could be we were too stupid to work out how to get in but we were happy enough to admire the gothic structure from outside ... more »

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Interesting architechture, beautiful Christian art.

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