Chichester Cathedral is a classic Norman building with its round arch windows and west facing twin towers. The cathedral's history dates back to 681 when Saint Wilfred brought Christianity to Sussex. He established a Cathedral in Selsey, near Chichester. The See of Chichester was established in 1075 and by 1076 work on building the present cathedral was begun. The construction was completed under Bishop Luffa in time for its consecration to the Holy Trinity in 1108. The stone for the cathedral was initially brought from the Isle of Wight, and then from Normandy in France.
A spire was faintly added in the 15th Century but this collapsed after 400 years, only to be replaced by today's spire by the Victorians. Once inside the cathedral, visitors can enjoy the intricate stonework of one of its amazing treasures - the Chichester Sculptures. These sculptures are amongst the most important in church craftsmanship, telling religious stories including that of the raising of Lazarus. Coming up to date, Chichester Cathedral is also famous for its modern art. Amongst its treasures are a stained glass window by Marc Chagall, a tapestry by John Piper and a painting by Graham Sutherland. Take a 3-D tour of the cathedral. | 
