Bourges Cathedral

The Cathedral of Bourges, located in the Loire Valley of France, the full name is the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Bourges, is a very famous church. Construction began in 1195 and completed more than sixty years later. It was the center of power in medieval Christianity in France. Like Chartres Cathedral, it was one of the first Gothic buildings. It is famous for its proportions, carvings, paintings, and stained glass. . In 1992, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.