Working in Chapel

Sainte Chapelle

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February 14th 2007
St Chapelle has been hailed as one of the greatest architectural masterpeices of the Western world. It was built in 1242. The stained glass is mesmerizing. There are 15 magnificent windows separated by pencil like columns soaring 50 feet to the star studded roof, 67 feet high by 34 feet wide. The windows portray more than 1,000 biblical scenes in a kaleidoscope of red, blue, gold and green. ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more