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Chartres Cathedral
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It is considered the supreme example of Gothic architecture and was the first cathedral to be May 3 round windows with a diameter of 13 meters and its walls could be decorated with stained glass windows (windows).
Church was divided by rows of columns, decorated with three giant vessels sized sculptures of many of legendary leaders and saints of various historical periods. Cathedral have a special importance as a place of pilgrimage to Chartres being is the most precious relic of the Western world, "Holy garment, blanket that was wrapped Virgin Mary when Jesus bore.
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By Maria Morari
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