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Photos: Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers

This gallery of 52 photos accompanies our article on Poitiers Cathedral in Poitiers, Poitou-Charentes, France. The twin-towered Cathérale St-Pierre was founded in 1162 and completed two centuries later. It has a fine Gothic west front and some early stained glass. All photos marked © Sacred Destinations are available for licensing. Click any image to enlarge, or just start at the beginning for a virtual tour!


Aerial View
West Towers
West Towers
View from Northwest
View from Northwest
View from Northwest
West Front
West Front
West Front
West Front
West Front
West Front (Detail)
Facade Detail
Left Portal
Left Portal: Dormition of the Virgin
Left Portal: Dormition of the Virgin
Left Portal: Dormition of the Virgin
Left Portal: Coronation of the Virgin
Left Portal Archivolt
Left Portal Archivolt
Left Portal Archivolt
Central West Portal: Jaws of Hell
Central West Portal: Resurrection of the Dead
Central West Portal: Resurrection of the Dead
Central West Portal: Resurrection of the Dead
Central West Portal: Resurrection of the Dead
Central West Portal: Resurrection of the Dead
Nave Looking East
Nave Looking East
Nave Looking East
Choir Looking West
Misericord
Misericord
Misericord
Misericord
East Window
East Window: Crucifixion of Peter and Empty Tomb
East Window: Martyrdom of St. Paul
East Window: Crucifixion of Peter
East Window: Nero Gives the Order
East Window: Empty Tomb
East Window: Crucifixion
East Window: Crucifixion
East Window: Crucifixion Detail
East Window: Crucifixion and Ascension
East Window: Apostles at the Ascension
East Window: Apostles at the Ascension
East Window: Ascension of Christ
Corbel Table
Nave Corbel
Nave Corbel
Nave Corbels



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