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The most important construction part begins in 1225, when a team of building masters from Chartres arrives.
In 1225 construction of the western façade starts and is finished 50 years later. This façade has numerous sculptures and is considered one the most ornamented façades in gothic architecture.
The portals on the western façade depict stories of the life of Christ and Judgment Day.
From 1240 to 1275 the nave was constructed.
Most of the original stained glass windows of the nave are still today preserved. The oldest ones date from the 13th century.
The rose window on the main facade has a diameter of 15 meters.
The cathedral regained its title of world highest after the spire of the cathedral where it lost the title from, collapsed and crashed into the transept.
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