Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France

One of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture, Chartres Cathedral (1140-1260) is almost perfectly preserved in its original medieval design, from innovative Gothic architecture to extensive portal sculptures and stained glass.

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Location map of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France.
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Aerial view of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France.

Quick Facts on Chartres Cathedral
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World Heritage Site Data
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ID
81
Names
كاتدرائية شارتر AR
Chartres Cathedral EN
Catedral de Chartres ES
Cathédrale de Chartres FR
Кафедральный собор в городе Шартр RU
沙特尔大教堂 ZH
Nation(s)
France
Criteria
(i)(ii)(iv)
Size
1.06 hectares
Year Inscribed
1979