Sainte-Chappelle was built by Louis IX in mid 13th century to house the Crown of Thorns. It has been hailed as one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of the western world.
The Lower Chapel was used by the servants and commoners
15 stained-glass windows serve as the wall of the Upper Chapel
Each stained-window is 15 m high
The Rose window
Statues of the 12 Apostles
Enjoying the magnificent interior of the chapel
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