Dijon Cathedral

Dijon Cathedral

Dijon Cathedral is located in Dijon, the capital of France's Burgundy region. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral and a national historic monument of France. The cathedral is built in the Gothic architectural style and was constructed between 1281 and 1325. This church was originally part of the Abbey of Saint Benignus. A major fire in 1137 almost destroyed the town of Dijon and the abbey church. In 1147, Pope Eugene III oversaw the restoration of the abbey. In 1272, the upper part of the abbey collapsed, leading to the decision in 1281 to build a new Gothic abbey church on the original site. Construction was completed in 1325. During the French Revolution, the site became the seat of the Diocese of Dijon, which was elevated to an archdiocese in 2002.

Dijon Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Bénigne de Dijon)

Must-visit reason: One of France’s most impressive Gothic cathedrals

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: France[France]

Province/State: Burgundy Region [Burgundy Region]

City: Dijon [Dijon]