Tag: "Chapels"
Chartres Cathedral , France
Chartres Cathedral located in the in the medieval town of Chartres, 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Paris, France , is a Latin Rite Catholic cathedral believed to be one of the finest examples of the French High Gothic style. The current cathedral was mostly constructed between 1193 and 1250 and has been a major pilgrimage [...]
Amiens Cathedral , France
Amiens Cathedral located in Amiens, only 100 kilometers north of Paris is the tallest complete cathedral in France, with the greatest interior volume (200,000 m³). Along with the cathedrals of Chartres and Reims, Amiens is a member of the illustrious triad of “High Gothic” or “Classical” French cathedrals built in the 13th century. Amiens Cathedral was [...]
St. Paul’s Chapel , New York City Landmark
St. Paul’s Chapel is Manhattan’s oldest public building in continuous use from the time it was opened in 1766. Nestled among the skyscrapers of the Wall Street financial district, St. Paul’s was the church where President George Washington worshipped when New York was the first Capital of the United States. History and architecture St. Paul’s [...]
