The Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel built in the Gothic style within the medieval Palais de la Cite in Paris, the residence of the kings of France until the fourteenth century. It stands on the Ile de la Cite in the River Seine and is known for the extent and height of its stained glass walls.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own accountSaint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, France 2 Completed YearSourced to the subject's own account Height (m)Sourced to the subject's own account Classification
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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.
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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 April 1248. The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highe
In Style: Gothic Architecture, Introduction
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.
In Style: Rayonnant Gothic Architecture, Introduction
The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture.
Uses Element: Stone, Article text
that most beautiful of chapels, the chapel of the king, most decently situated within the walls of the king's house, enjoys a complete and indissoluble structure of the most solid stone.
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Wikimedia FoundationWikidata date-of-opening/inception statement (1245)
Wikidata item Q193193, property P571: 1245
Wikidata height (P2048) statement: 75.75
Wikidata item Q193193, property P2048 (height): 75.75 m (converted to metres, preferred/normal rank, non-deprecated)
Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, France
Wikidata item Q193193, property P131/P17 (location): Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, France
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