Sainte-Chapelle
French royal chapel in Paris, France
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The Sainte-Chapelle (French: [sɛ̃t ʃapɛl]; English: Holy Chapel) is a royal chapel located on the Île de la Cité in the middle of the River Seine in Paris. Built during the 13th century in the Gothic style, the chapel was part of the medieval Palais de la Cité, the main residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century.
Construction began sometime after 1238 and the chapel was consecrated on 26 April 1248. The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of French Gothic architecture. It was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion relics, including Christ's claimed Crown of Thorns – one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom. These were later moved into the nearby Notre-Dame Cathedral, where they remain today.
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