Brief descriptionLocated in the Hauts-de-France region, in the Department of the Somme, Amiens Cathedral is one of the largest churches in France and one of the most complete 13th century Gothic churches. The unity of its conception and realization significantly testify to the values associated with this example of a remarkably conserved Gothic cathedral. Criterion (ii): Amiens Cathedral exercised an important influence on the later development of Gothic architecture. IntegrityThroughout the centuries, Amiens Cathedral has preserved its architectural expression and its cultural functions. Amiens Cathedral is State-owned and managed in part by the Centre for National Monuments (a public body under the authority of the Ministry of Culture), the territorial collectivity and the clergy.