King's College Chapel, Gothic chapel in Cambridge, England.
The perpendicular stone walls of King's College Chapel rise 289 feet long with intricate fan vaulting spanning the entire ceiling structure.
Construction began in 1446 under Henry VI and continued through multiple monarchs until 1515, marking a period of significant architectural development in England.
The chapel holds daily choral services during academic terms, featuring performances by the King's College Choir through traditional Anglican worship.
Visitors enter through the north porch, with guided tours available from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 and 16:30, except during examination periods.
The chapel contains the largest fan-vaulted ceiling in the world, measuring 2,192 square feet, supported by walls measuring 11 feet thick.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1446
Architectural style: Gothic art
Part of: King's College
Website: http://kings.cam.ac.uk/chapel
GPS coordinates: 52.20472,0.11639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:25
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