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Sainte-Chapelle

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Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: France

Best of: Architecture, Christianity, Chapel, Gothic

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The Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris, France. Begun some time after 1238 and consecrated on 26 April 1248, the Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. It was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion relics, including Christ's Crown of Thornsone of the most important relics in medieval Christendom. [More Details]

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