Tours Cathedral, Tours, France


Related person
Addison Godel (was created by)
Date
1170-1547
Description
Saint Gatien's Cathedral built by Litorius, bishop of Tours. Burned in 561, restored and rededicated 590. The cathedral was then rebuilt during the second quarter of the 12th century and again burnt in 1166 during the conflict between Louis VII of France and Henry II of England.
Material
stone and/or rock