The Solar Orientation of the Gothic Cathedrals of France

Author(s): Amelia Carolina Sparavigna

The orientation of the Gothic cathedrals of France can be easily discussed and investigated using the satellite maps. Except a few of them, these buildings have the apse facing the rising sun, according to a practice adopted during the medieval period.

Sunrise amplitude, Solar azimuth, Archaeoastronomy, Gothic cathedrals

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