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NAME
Sainte-Chapelle
COUNTRY
France
ADDRESS
10 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

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About Sainte-Chapelle
Saint Chapelle is an extraordinarily beautiful royal chapel built in the Gothic style. The chapel has major religious and cultural significance as it possessed sacred relics and became the centre of western Christianity during the times of Monarchy. It is a very popular tourist attraction and a delight for those intrigued by history or architecture.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sainte-Chapelle

  • The royal chapel was built in the 13th century by King Saint-Louis for the purpose of housing his collection of religious relics. It was built in the heart of his royal palace on the Ile de la Cite. It is deemed to be one of the oldest buildings of the Capetian royal palace.
    The royal chapel was built in the 13th century by King Saint-Louis for the purpose of housing his collection of religious relics. It was built in the
  • It is a prime example of exceptional Gothic architecture and the "Rayonnant" style. The most famous feature of the establishment is its glass stained windows. An extensive collection, 15 large windows fill up the nave and the apse, while a huge rose window covers the western wall.
    It is a prime example of exceptional Gothic architecture and the
  • The chapel suffered much damage during the Revolution. Many of the relics were lost, the steeple removed and many reliquaries melted down. The only remaining relics are now only three: a fragment of the cross, a nail, and the crown of thorns, all part of the Notre-Dame de Paris treasure. It went through restoration in the 19th century and later in modern day 21st century.
    The chapel suffered much damage during the Revolution. Many of the relics were lost, the steeple removed and many reliquaries melted down. The only re
  • The chapel comprises 2 sections. The upper chapel was designed for the relics and the King and his family, with painted ceilings and 12 statues that represent the 12 Apostles. While the lower section was meant for the commoners.
    The chapel comprises 2 sections. The upper chapel was designed for the relics and the King and his family, with painted ceilings and 12 statues that r
  • Dictator Adolf Hitler visited the chapel in June 1940 during his only trip to the French capital.
    Dictator Adolf Hitler visited the chapel in June 1940 during his only trip to the French capital.
  • The monument is recognized as a National historic monument by the government, since the year 1862. And even though its architecture and intricate finishing are admired, the architect of the monument remains unknown.
    The monument is recognized as a National historic monument by the government, since the year 1862. And even though its architecture and intricate fini

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