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Saint Mary Magdalene Church (Église Sainte-Madeleine), Verneuil-sur-Avre
Verneuil-sur-Avre›France
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45min
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About Saint Mary Magdalene Church
The Église Sainte-Madeleine is a remarkable medieval church founded in the early 12th century by Henri I Beauclerc, Duke of Normandy and King of England. Its crowning glory is the magnificent 56-meter Flamboyant Gothic tower, constructed between 1465 and 1526, which has become the symbol of Verneuil-d'Avre-et-d'Iton and is visible for kilometers around. The tower features over 30 intricately carved statues depicting Old and New Testament figures, created by sculptors from Rouen Cathedral.
Saint Mary Magdalene Church — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Open daily09:00 - 18:00
The Tour de la Madeleine, along with Rouen's Tour de Beurre, served as architectural inspiration for the famous Tribune Tower in Chicago, demonstrating how Norman Gothic architecture influenced American skyscraper design in the early 20th century.
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