Construction was begun in 1145. In 1194 a fire destroyed all but the west front of the cathedral. The body of the cathedral was rebuilt between 1194 and 1220
ChartresCathedral is situated in the Centre Loire
region of France.
* length: 130 m
* width: 32/46 m
* nave: height 37 meters; width 16.4 m
* 176 stained-glass windows
* rood screen: 200 statues in 41 scenes
* ground area of 10875 m²
* spires 113 metre and 105 metre
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