The Timeless Wonder of Poitiers' Notre-Dame-la-Grande ✨

🏰 "Where Roman stones whisper to Gothic skies—a masterpiece that has watched over Poitiers for a millennium." ⏳ A Living Timeline Ancient Roots: Built atop a Roman-era sanctuary (traces still visible!) Reborn in 1086: Reconstructed in the 11th century as a jewel of Romanesque architecture Nicknamed: "The City of a Thousand Churches" for its spiritual legacy 🎨 Architectural Marvels 12th-century facade: A stone tapestry of biblical carvings so intricate, they seem to breathe 🌿 World's Oldest Stained Glass: Depicts Christ’s Passion & Ascension in radiant hues (since ~1100s!) ☀️🕊️ Pinecone Roof: A unique wooden crown sheltering sacred space Magical Light: Sunbeams paint the pillars with fading medieval colors 🎨 💫 Why It Captivates ✔ Weightless Grandeur: Massive walls that float with light ✔ Layers of History: From Roman foundations to Gothic touches ✔ Quiet Awe: No crowds—just you and 900 years of prayers "A church that reveals new secrets with every visit." #ArchitectureWonders #HiddenFrance #Poitiers #MedievalArt #StainedGlassMagic