Cathedral · France · Restored
Notre-Dame de Chartres
Chartres Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres) is a High Gothic Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France, and the seat of the Bishop of Chartres. Built mainly between 1194 and 1220 on an older sacred site, it is noted for its large west façade with three sculpted portals, a monumental rose window, extensive stained glass, and two asymmetrical towers.
First raised
1145
Its prime
1220
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1220
The shape it held in its prime.
A monumental High Gothic west façade of pale, slightly warm limestone with three deep sculpted portal recesses beneath a large circular rose window; tall paired towers rise above the entrance with contrasting spire silhouettes. The elevation shows clustered stone piers, tall lancet windows and a high clerestory, with heavy stone flying buttresses cantilevering out to support large stained-glass aisles. Surface weathering is present but the masonry and carved figures read clearly against a bright sky.
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10 places to explore in 1220.
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