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Bookmark or Share- Chartres Cathedral - WikipediaChartres Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres), is a Catholic church in Chartres, France, about 80 km (50 miles) southwest of Paris, and is the seat of the Bishop of Chartres.
- Chartres Cathedral | History, Interior, Stained Glass, & FactsChartres Cathedral, Gothic cathedral located in the town of Chartres, northwestern France. Generally ranked as one of the three chief examples of Gothic French architecture, it is noted not only for its architectural innovations but also for its numerous sculptures and its much-celebrated stained glass.
- Chartres Cathedral, France — Google Arts & CultureInscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979, Notre-Dame de Chartres represents the golden age of Gothic architecture. Built in record time, it took only 26 years to complete the structural work....
- Chartres - WikipediaChartres is best known for its cathedral, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, which is considered one of the finest and best preserved Gothic cathedrals in France and in Europe. Its historical and cultural importance has been recognized by its inclusion on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites .
- Chartres Cathedral - World History EncyclopediaThe cathedral has hosted several famous events such as the coronation of King Henry IV of France (r. 1553-1610) and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) famously came here to preach the virtues of joining the Second Crusade (1147-1149). The cathedral has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1979.
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