Caen Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen
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8 attractions · 8h 49min · transit route
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About Caen Church of Saint-Pierre
The Church of Saint-Pierre is Caen's most impressive religious monument, a magnificent Gothic structure built between the 13th and 16th centuries that showcases three distinct architectural periods. Its soaring 76-meter spire, reconstructed identically after being destroyed by naval bombardment during the D-Day landings in 1944, dominates the city skyline and is considered one of the finest bell towers in Normandy. The Renaissance choir and apse, masterfully designed by architect Hector Sohier between 1518-1545, features exquisite Italian-style ornamentation marking the elegant transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture.
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On June 8-9, 1944, the church's original 72-meter Gothic spire was struck by a 406mm shell, likely fired from the British battleship HMS Rodney positioned in the English Channel. The massive shell caused the spire to collapse directly into the nave, also starting a fire that destroyed the roof. The painstakingly reconstructed spire now stands slightly taller at 75-76 meters.
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