Directory of Cathedrals Resources

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A cathedral is a church containing a 'cathedra' or seat of a bishop. It is the head church of his diocese and so is usually a particularly large and magnificent structure.

Subcategories

• France
• Gothic
• Gothic Revival
• Ireland
• Italy
• Romanesque
• United Kingdom

Resources in This Category

• Acceuil, Rencontre, Communaute

  http://www.encounterarc.org.uk/
  The UK branch of ARC provides free guided tours in European cathedals during the summer.

• Belgiumview: Belgian Cathedrals

  http://www.belgiumview.com/cathedral/
  Pictures and background information about the most imporant Belgian cathedrals.

• Great Buildings Online: Cathedrals

  http://www.greatbuildings.com/types/types/cathedral.html
  Images and information on some of the best-known European cathedrals.

• St. James Cathedral, Seattle

  http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/
  The official site of this Catholic church includes a history of its construction 1905-7 to Renaissance-style designs by Heins and LaFarge, with bibliography.

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