Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Paris 2012 - Wednesday Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle was built between 2142 and 1248 for Louis IX to house the Passion of Christ relics including the Crown of Thorns. It is located on Ile-de-la-Cite near the more famous Notre Dame and is today part of the Palace of Justice. Recently the building has undergone renovations and the stained glass windows have been cleaned.









Location:Paris, France

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