Sainte Chapelle, Gothic chapel in Paris, France.
Sainte-Chapelle is a stunning Gothic chapel located on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris.
Built in the 13th century by King Louis IX, Sainte-Chapelle was intended to house precious Christian relics.
The chapel is renowned for its magnificent stained glass windows that depict biblical scenes.
Today, it serves as both a tourist attraction and a place of worship.
Despite damages during the French Revolution, it still retains one of the most extensive collections of 13th-century stained glass anywhere in the world.
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1246
Founder: Louis IX of France
Architect: Pierre de Montreuil
Architectural style: Rayonnant
Height: 75.75 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: January-March 09:00-17:00; April-September 09:00-19:00; October-December 09:00-17:00
Phone: +33153406080
Website: sainte-chapelle.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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