Beauvais Cathedral

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How tall is Beauvais Cathedral?48.5 meters (159 feet)
2. What is the location?Beauvais, Oise, France
3. What is the architectural style?High Gothic (choir and transept), Romanesque (Basse Œuvre)
4. What is Beauvais Cathedral famous for?It has the tallest choir in any Gothic church, reaching 48.5 meters (159 feet).
5. Why was Beauvais Cathedral never finished?After the choir was built, the tower fell in the 16th century, causing big damage and money problems. Because of this, the planned nave was never built.

High Gothic: A late phase of Gothic architecture (c. 1194–1500) characterized by extreme height, large windows, and intricate tracery.
Choir: The part of a church, usually east of the nave, where the clergy and choir sit; often featuring elaborate architecture.
Transept: The transverse part of a cruciform church, crossing the nave at right angles.
Nave: The principal longitudinal area of a church, extending from the main entrance to the chancel or choir.