King Richard I's Embalmed Heart
His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.

๐Ÿ“œ Tomb of King Richard I's embalmed heart in Rouen, France.
๐Ÿ” Discovered during 19th-century renovations, forensically analyzed in 2013.

Why Go

๐Ÿ‘‘ Historical significance of Richard the Lionheart
๐Ÿ”ฌ Unique forensic details of the embalming process
โ›ช Located within the Church of Notre-Dame in Rouen

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšง Currently viewed through a gate due to renovations

Tips

๐Ÿšถ Follow the right-hand aisle towards the back of the cathedral, tomb is on the left after the altar.

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