Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes
Chapel located in Vincennes, Val-de-Marne, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes is a Gothic royal chapel within the fortifications of the Château de Vincennes on the east edge of Paris, France. It was inspired by the Sainte-Chapelle, the royal chapel within the Palais de la Cité in Paris. It was begun in 1379 by Charles V of France to house relics of the Passion of Christ. It is no longer used as a church, and is now a French historical monument operated by the Centre des monuments nationaux.
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Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes | |
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General information | |
Type | Royal chapel |
Architectural style | Gothic |
Location | Château de Vincennes |
Town or city | Vincennes |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 48.8423°N 2.4364°E / 48.8423; 2.4364 |
Construction started | 1379 |
Inaugurated | 1552 |
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