Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - Chartres, France
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The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres(Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres), a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral located about 80 kilometers from of Paris. The magnificent Cathedral was constructed between 1194 and 1250.
Waymark Code: WMHVB5
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 08/15/2013
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current cathedral, mostly constructed between 1194 and 1250, is the last of at least five which have occupied the site since the town became a bishopric in the 4th century.
The church has an interesting history. It was begun in 1134, destroyed by fire in 1194, and then rebuilt. What remained after the fire were the lower parts of the west towers and the west portal. West façade is dominated by two asymmetrical spires. The south spire is completely original. It is a 349' (105m) high plain Romanesque pyramid dating from the 1140s. The flamboyant north spire is 377' (113m) high and exhibits a combination of late Gothic and early Renaissance characteristics. It was built on top of an older tower.
The cathedral survived the French Revolution in an exceptional state of preservation. The majority of the original stained glass windows survive intact. The façades, are adorned with hundreds of sculpted figures based on theological themes.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1194
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:30 AM To: 7:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
16 Cloître Notre Dame
Chartres, France
28000
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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