Stained glass windows of Chartres
Stained glass windows of Chartres, Stained glass windows in Chartres Cathedral, France.
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are considered some of the best-preserved examples of 13th-century Gothic art.
The majority of the windows were created between 1205 and 1240.
Each window tells a biblical story or depicts a saint, providing a rich tapestry of medieval Christian symbolism.
The cathedral is open to visitors year-round, with guided tours available.
The 'Blue Virgin' window is one of the few elements that survived from the earlier Romanesque cathedral.
Location: Chartres
Inception: 1145
Source: Wikimedia