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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sainte-ChapelleSainte-Chapelle - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 48°51′19″N 2°20′42″E. The Sainte-Chapelle ( French: [sɛ̃t ʃapɛl]; English: Holy Chapel) 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 River Seine in Paris, France.

2. artincontext.org › sainte-chapelle-in-parisSainte Chapelle in Paris - Awe-Inspiring Architecture

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   Aug 21, 2023 · 1 Exploring the Sainte Chapelle in Paris; 2 History of the Sainte Chapelle in Paris. 2.1 13th Century: The Royal Chapel; 2.2 16th – 18th Centuries: Modifications; 2.3 18th Century: Vandalism During the French Revolution; 2.4 19th – 21st Centuries: Restoration Efforts; 3 Description of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. 3.1 The Exterior of the Sainte ...

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Sainte-ChapelleSainte-Chapelle | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sainte-Chapelle, royal chapel in the Gothic Rayonnant style in the Ile de la Cite in Paris, France. Though it is smaller than the great cathedrals of northern France, its jewel-like perfection makes it one of the finest examples of the style.

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5. www.sainte-chapelle.fr › en › discoverHistory of the Sainte-Chapelle

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   • Precious vestige of the royal palace of the Cité. Precious vestige of the royal palace of the City The Sainte-Chapelle was built in the middle of the 13th century by Louis IX, future Saint Louis, to house the most prestigious relic of the Passion of Christ: the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of the True Cross.
   • Saint Louis, a key figure in the Sainte-Chapelle. Key historical figure, Louis IX, known as "the Prudhomme" and more commonly called Saint Louis was a Capetian king of France born on 25th April 1214 in Poissy and died on 25th August 1270 in Carthage, near Tunis.
   • THE IMPORTANCE OF POSSESSING THE RELICS OF THE PASSION OF CHRIST. In medieval times, Christian fervor attributed great value to relics, whose possession conferred considerable prestige.
   • THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLY CHAPEL, AN ARCHITECTURAL FEAT. The building was also conceived as a palatine chapel, located in the heart of the residence of the Capetian kings on the Ile de la Cité.

6. www.visual-arts-cork.com › architecture › sainte-chapelleSainte Chapelle Paris: Gothic Style Architecture

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   Sainte Chapelle, Paris (1241-48) Palais de la Cite, Paris. Contents • Sainte-Chapelle: Introduction • History • Acquisition of the Holy Relics • Construction • Architecture of Sainte-Chapelle • Steeple • Western Facade • Lower Chapel • Upper Chapel • Sainte-Chapelle's Stained Glass • Iconography • Stained Glass Artists

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   Where is the Sainte Chapelle in Paris?

   • The Sainte Chapelle in Paris is located within the Palais de la Cité, home to France’s Kings up until the 14th century. This display of devotion and authority under the French religious monarchy eventually became a renowned symbol of France’s craftsmanship and majesty throughout Europe.

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   When was Sainte Chapelle built?

   • It was constructed in approximately 800 CE and used as the Emperor’s oratory. Louis IX had previously erected one chapel, connected to the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in 1238. This older building had only one story; its design was used for Sainte Chapelle in Paris, but on a far bigger scale.

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   What is Sainte Chapelle cathedral?

   • Sainte Chapelle Cathedral is one of the oldest extant Capetian royal palaces in the Île de la Cité, an old and beautiful island in the Seine River. Despite being damaged due to the French Revolution and reconstructed in the 19th century, it features one of the world’s finest stained glass collections from the 13th century.

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   What is Sainte Chapelle?

   • Rather this stunner is known as Sainte Chapelle. (That means “Holy Chapel” in plain old English.) The building is in the courtyard of the Palais de la Cité (Conciergerie), and not on any main street. It is right next to the legal courthouses in the Palais de Justice, which makes it difficult to enter because of security reasons.

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   Explore the history and get the facts about Sainte Chapelle in Paris. From its construction, its famed stained glass windows, its holy relics and more.

9. smarthistory.org › sainte-chapelle-parisSmarthistory – Sainte-Chapelle, Paris

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   Dec 6, 2023 · But here we are in the middle of the Île de la Cité, a small island in the middle of modern Paris. Dr. Harris: [4:27] In the 13th century, at the very time that Sainte-Chapelle is built, Paris was becoming the capital that we know it as today. Dr. Zucker: [4:34] We can see how the building’s structure works from the outside.