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1. Metz Cathedral

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Metz Cathedral

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27.4 km from downtown

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Phone +33387361201

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Address: 2 Pl. de Chambre, 57000 Metz, France

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Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours

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Gothic architecture's French masterpiece

󰀆Panoramic views & historic architecture

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Metz Cathedral: Also known as the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, it is admired for its high harmony. Its roof was rebuilt with copper after the fire in 1877, and its high height is not conducive to the flight of the towers. The Chapitre tower on the left and the tower on the right can both be traced back to the 13th century. The church's glass paintings are luxurious and the church has won the reputation of "God's Lantern". Enter the church through the Place des Armes. You can request a guided tour from the Church Affairs Management Office (I' Association de l' Oeuvre de la cathédrale) in the Chambre or the office inside the church.

Metz is a beautiful and quiet city. The clear water of the Moselle River flows through here. For three thousand years, this city is full of endless romance and laziness. Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region of France, less than 50 kilometers away from Germany. The most famous church here is the oldest church in France, the Saint-Etienne Cathedral. It was built from 1220 to 1522 and consists of two chapels. The nave is 42 meters high and is one of the tallest churches in the Middle Ages. The vault of the cathedral is decorated with 6,500 square meters of stained glass, the largest in Europe. The painted content not only includes traditional medieval religion, but also incorporates masterpieces of many modern artists. The carvings on the lintel and exterior walls of the church are even more ingenious, making the entire church magnificent and colorful. The reputation of "God's Lantern" is really appropriate for it. Whether it is a building hundreds of years ago or a newly built building, it has maintained almost the same style and color, making it difficult to tell whether it is in ancient or modern times. Only lovers hugging and kissing each other make every brick, every lamp, every road and every window here exude the unique romance of the French.

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