Agen Cathedral
Agen Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Caprais d'Agen) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France. It is dedicated to Saint Caprasius. It was built in the 12th century as a collegiate church and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Agen Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Agen Cathedral | |
| Location | Agen, Lot-et-Garonne |
| Country | France |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Caprasius |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Romanesque and Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Agen |
The cathedral was listed as an historic monument in 1863. Situated on one of four pilgrims' ways toward Santiago de Compostela, Spain, its World Heritage Site status falls under the category of Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France.
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