Église Sainte Pierre (St. Peter's Church) - Caen, France
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N 49° 11.058 W 000° 21.661
30U E 692298 N 5451296
Église Sainte Pierre (St. Peter's Church) is located at the Place Sainte Pierre east of the massive castle of the Duke of Normandy in Caen
Waymark Code: WMHQ4M
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 08/03/2013
Views: 30
The Church of St. Peter was founded in the late 10th century and early 11th century. It's location between the harbor and the Ducal Castle places it in the economic center of the city. In the 1300's the nave and the upper parts of the tower were completed and the west and north portals were added. The 245' spire dates back to 1308. In the 16th century the apse was modified and chapels were added.
The church was partially destroyed during both the Wars of Religion (1562–98) and the French Revolution (1787-1799). During World War II the church, as was much of Caen, was destroyed by allied bombing. The spire fell down crushing the nave. Repairs under the auspices of the Department of Historic Monuments, was completed in 1957. Finally, a new organ was installed in 1997.
The church is a good example of transition between Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The nave is of Gothic design while the newer apse built by Hector Sohier between 1518 and 1545 is of Renaissance design.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 7:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church: Église Sainte Pierre 2 passage Hector Sohier Caen, France
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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