Basilica of Saint-Quentin
Basilica located in Aisne, in France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Basilica of Saint-Quentin (French: Basilique Saint-Quentin), formerly the Collegiate Church of Saint-Quentin (French: Collégiale Saint-Quentin) is a Catholic church in the town of Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France. There have been religious buildings on the site since the 4th century AD, which were repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt during the Early Middle Ages. The present basilica was constructed in stages between the 12th and 15th centuries. It was severely damaged in World War I (1914–18), and was only reopened in 1956 after extensive reconstruction.
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Basilica of Saint-Quentin | |
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Basilique Saint-Quentin | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
District | Diocese of Soissons |
Location | |
Location | Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France |
State | France |
Geographic coordinates | 49.847792°N 3.289917°E / 49.847792; 3.289917 |
Architecture | |
Style | Gothic |
Completed | 12th – 16th century |
Specifications | |
Length | 133 metres (436 ft) |
Width (nave) | 42 metres (138 ft) |
Spire height | 82 metres (269 ft) |
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