The crypt Bayeux Cathedral

 

 

** Bayeux Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic-Romanesque church with an interesting history. The Norman-Romanesque church was dedicated in 1077 by Bishop Odo in the presence of his half-brother William the Conqueror, king of England and duke of Normandy. The Bayeux Tapestry was possible commissioned to be displayed at the opening of the church to remind the Normans of the conquest of England and that William was justified to punish Harold and claim the English throne for himself.

The church was badly damaged by fire in the thirteenth century . The crypt is the only surviving part of the the original eleventh century church. For two hundred years the crypt was abandoned and partially filled in. It was only fully restored in the nineteenth century. The crypt has Corinthian columns and vaulting from the 11th century while the paintings of angels are from the 13th century.

 

 

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