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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 ...
- France
- Catholic Church
- 1862
- 10, boulevard du Palais, 1st arrondissement
- 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.
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 ...
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Sainte-Chapelle is a Gothic chapel with the finest stained-glass windows in Paris, built by Louis IX to house his collection of holy relics. Learn about its history, architecture and art, and enjoy concerts or tours in this elegant and sacred space.
Visiting Sainte-Chapelle. Sainte-Chapelle is next door to the Conciergerie, at the eastern end of the Ile de la Cité (the island in the Seine where you can also see Notre Dame de Paris). The chapel is almost impossible to see from the street without entering but the entrance is clearly marked and the queues to get in will help you find it!
