1194: Chartres Cathedral

 





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Chartres Cathedral (Gothic architecture) in Chartres, France 

Chartres Cathedral, or the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, is one of the best designs of Gothic French architecture. Other than their notable architectural innovation, the cathedral also has amazing sculptures and stain-glass. The cathedral is 34 meters high and 130 meters long. It is where people come together to practice their religious belief.

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