... Lovely view of one of the most beautiful and historically significant cathedrals... built on the highest point in the area and can be seen from far away... this huge cathedral is often regarded as most representative, complete and best-preserved of all Gothic cathedrals in France... also because the cathedral was never destroyed and rebuilt, the architecture and decoration were almost unchanged since the 13th century... the characteristic features of the exterior are the abundantly decorated portals of three façades and the two stunning different spires... its glass has a surface area of nearly 2,600 square meters, a record for a single religious building... the only cathedral in the world to have preserved this much original stained glass, from the romantic and Gothic periods, although it also boasts some beautiful more modern sections... Thanks a lot Nadine! (✿◠‿◠)
The present cathedral, Chartres Cathedral, was built on the foundations of an earlier church and consecrated in 1260, constructed primarily of limestone, and stands some 34 meters high and 130 meters long, with its nave vault rising to 37.50 meters. It contains a vast amount of sculpture, including large column statues and miniatures, which primarily depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments to serve an educational purpose.
The cathedral is best known for its 176 stained-glass windows, which were also intended to be educational and include rose windows in the north and south transepts depicting scenes from the Old Testament and the Apocalypse, respectively.
Chartres cathedral was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
The 30th Anniversary of the Liberation
(Issued 23-11-1974)
Francisco de Miranda, 1750-1816
(Issued 07-11-2009)
70th Anniversary of the Birth of Simone Weil
(Issued 10-11-1979)
100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rene Margritte
(Issued 18-04-1998)
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