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Why
Chartres Cathedral is special
This magnificent medieval Gothic cathedral in France has nearly
200 bright-hued stained glass windows dating back to the 12th
and 13th Centuries. The huge roseate windows (see photo) above
the cathedral's main entrances are particularly spectacular and
justifiably world famous.
Flying buttresses
The extensive windowing would have been impossible were it not
for the newfound flying buttress construction method. It lowered
the load-bearing responsibilities of the Chartres Cathedral
walls, allowing them to be taller and full of sizeable holes for
the windows.
Sculptures
The outdoor sculptures of Chartres are almost as renowned as the
stained glass windows. They adorn the cathedral's exterior
around the doorways.
Popular with day tourists
Most visitors come from Paris on day tours. This wonder is
located in its namesake city, Chartres, just about 100
kilometers (60 miles) southwest of Paris.
What leading travel books say about Chartres Cathedral
Chartres Cathedral survives as one of the most sublime creations
of the Middle Ages.
France
Let's Go Guidebooks
Chartres Cathedral is one of the miracles of medieval
architecture.
France
Passport Guides
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