Notre-Dame de Chartres
Notre-Dame de Chartres, Cathedral in Chartres, France
Chartres Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, is a Roman Catholic church in Chartres, France.
Constructed between 1194 and 1220, it stands as one of the finest examples of French High Gothic architecture.
The cathedral has been an important destination for travellers - it was a key pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages and it remains renowned for its labyrinth walked by pilgrims.
The cathedral is open to visitors daily from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm.
It is distinguished by its three-tier elevation, extensive sculpture illustrating key theological themes, and celebrated stained glass.
Location: Chartres
Inception: 1145
Architect: Master of Chartres
Official opening: 1220
Architectural style: classic gothic
Height: 113 m
Length: 130 m
Width: 16.4 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Email: visitecathedrale@diocesechartres.com
Website: cathedrale-chartres.org
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Chartres Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, is a Roman Catholic church in Chartres, France.
The astronomical clock of Chartres is an ornate timepiece.
The Chartres Cathedral labyrinth is a medieval Christian pathway located on the floor of the nave.
The West rose windows of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres are iconic examples of Gothic stained glass art.
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are considered some of the best-preserved examples of 13th-century Gothic art.
