- Sainte-Chapelle was founded by the ultra-devout King Louis IX of France, who constructed it as a chapel for the royal palace and to house precious relics.
- Paris'teki Saint Chapelle veya Sainte Chapelle, diğer Gotik katedrallerle karşılaştırılamayacak gerçek bir Gotik mimari mucizesidir.
- If you think of stained glass as the medieval counterpart to a movie, one church--Sainte Chapelle in Paris--qualifies as the IMAX of the Middle Ages.
- Visit Sainte-Chapelle to see the world's largest collection of original stained glass windows and marvel at the 13th-century Gothic architecture.
- Location: Boulevard du Palais, 8. On the Île de la Cité. Timings: Sainte Chapelle is closed on 1st January, 25th December, and 1st May.
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- 2. There were 22 holy relics kept in Sainte Chapelle.
- 4. Sainte-Chapelle was consecrated on April 26, 1248.
- The structure isn’t a cathedral, and it’s not even really considered to be a church, it’s a chapel! In fact, Sainte-Chapelle translated to English means Holy Chapel.
- Click here to discover the Sainte-Chapelle, a gem of Gothic architecture in central Paris with stunning medieval stained-glass windows.
- Once inside Sainte-Chapelle, first take a look around the lower chapel which was originally used by the servants while the Royal court used the upper chapel.
- The plans for Sainte-Chapelle are attributed to Pierre de Montreuil, who had also created designs for the Saint-Denis Basilica and part of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.