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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. Construction began sometime after 1238 and the chapel was consecrated on 26 ...
Sainte-Chapelle, royal chapel in the Gothic Rayonnant style in the Île de la Cité in Paris, France. Gothic architecture is often most notable for its size and grandeur, but Sainte-Chapelle is a magnificent exception. Though it is smaller than the great cathedrals of northern France, its jewel-like perfection makes it one of the finest ...
- Iain Zaczek
- 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.
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Mar 13, 2022 · Last Updated on 13th March 2022 by Sophie Nadeau. Sainte-Chapelle contains some of the oldest and extensive pieces of stained glass in the World. It was originally built to house Louis IX’s collection of religious relics, including the Crown of Thorns, and the ecclesiastical building can be found on Île de la Cité; the little island in the middle of the Seine where Notre Dame is also located.
Sep 28, 2023 · You can book a 2 hour guided tour of the Île de la Cité that includes Sainte-Chapelle. You can also book a private tour. Entry Process: To enter Sainte-Chapelle, you must first go through airport-type security in the Palace of Justice. There are two lines for people with and without tickets.
Nov 24, 2020 · Sainte Chapelle or the “Holy Chapel” is a gothic church built by Saint Louis in Ile de la Cité in the centre of Paris. Sainte Chapelle history The construction of Sainte Chapelle began in 1246 under the orders of King Louis IX, and was carried out with the specific purpose of housing the relics of the Passion of Christ, including the Crown ...
