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Hello DU!
We were watching a series on Engineering Failures and they had one on a Gothic church outside of Paris that had collapsed after being the tallest man-made structure in the world up to that point. Until, you know, it partially collapsed.
Anyway, in the show they had pictures of Sainte Chapelle as a good example of Gothic architecture. The exterior of the building is interesting but the real magic is inside. All the stunning stained glass windows!
These pictures are from our first visit in November 2019. It's not as well known as Notre Dame but it's on the same island, steps away, and WAY smaller. I think I prefer it.
If I get a chance I'll post some photos of the construction being done on Notre Dame. What a monumental amount of work the French people have done to repair and restore this incredible building.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
RDR
Thunderbeast
(3,535 posts)Climbing the narrow spiral staircase from below just adds to the experience.
Dwinal87
(126 posts)Even the gift shop is amazing.
On our 2nd visit we let our nephew go first and I remember hearing him say "Wow." when he turned the corner.
fierywoman
(8,108 posts)claudette
(4,496 posts)I visited Sainte Chappelle many years ago on a bright and sunny day in December. There were only a few people there and it was so quiet and heavenly. I believe it does or at one time did house what is believed to be the Crown of Thorns. It was so much more spiritually uplifting than Notre Dame which was going through renovations in the 80's. Thanks for posting these photos. 🙂
Dwinal87
(126 posts)I hope they brought back wonderful memories. It was overcast in November when these were taken.
And quite busy. Probably due to Notre Dame being closed.
patphil
(6,961 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,773 posts)TY for sharing these astounding photos!
Dave in VA
(2,182 posts)this is one of the first places we go to visit.
Thank you for posting. They are beautiful.
beveeheart
(1,405 posts)when I go to Paris too.
Dwinal87
(126 posts)But nothing beats the first time you enter that room.
ZZenith
(4,321 posts)Humans are capable of creating exquisite beauty.
You have captured and presented it here so nicely. Thanks!