The Beauvais Cathedral stands out for its remarkable dimensions and history. Numerous misadventures in its construction, such as the fall in the 16th century of its lantern tower and 153-metre-high spire, have left the edifice without a nave. But its 13th-century chancel, a veritable glass tower with a ceiling height of 48.5 metres, is a sublime illustration of Gothic art and architecture. Within the cathedral, the extraordinary astronomical clock by Auguste Lucien Vérité comprises 90,000 individual pieces, with 68 automata and 52 dials. This masterpiece dating from the 19th century presents visitors with a unique depiction of the Last Judgment.