King's College Chapel, Gothic chapel in Cambridge, England.
Description
King's College Chapel is a Gothic chapel in central Cambridge, with stone walls extending along a length of roughly 88 meters (289 feet). The fan vaulting spans the entire interior and rests on slender buttresses running along the side walls.
History
Henry VI laid the foundation stone in 1446, but construction stretched over seven decades. Different monarchs supported the project until the chapel was completed in 1515.
Culture
The name comes from King Henry VI, who founded the college and its chapel in the 15th century. Choral services take place throughout term time and draw visitors from across the city.
Practical
The north porch leads into the chapel space, where guided visits take place on weekdays between mid-morning and late afternoon. During examination periods the building remains closed to tourists.
Did you know?
The windows display scenes from the Old and New Testament in bright colors across a glass area of more than 900 square meters (9,700 square feet). Many panes date back to the construction period and survived wars and restorations.
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