Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France

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View of the Gothic west facade at dusk. Chartres Cathedral, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

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.

Location map of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France. Click to enlarge.