Langres Cathedral
Langres Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Mammès de Langres) is a Roman Catholic church in Langres, France. It was erected in the twelfth century, and is dedicated to the 3rd-century martyr Mammes of Caesarea. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Langres, and is a national monument. The nave and interior are in the Romanesque and French Gothic style while the later facade is an example of French Neoclassical architecture
| Langres Cathedral Cathédrale Saint-Mammès de Langres | |
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Langres Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Bishop of Langres |
| Region | Haute-Marne |
| Rite | Roman |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Langres, France |
| Geographic coordinates | 47°51′51″N 5°20′7″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Romanesque, Gothic, Classical |
| Groundbreaking | 12th century |
| Completed | 19th century |
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