A Gothic cathedral constructed in the early 13th century and recognized as one of the best-preserved examples of this architectural style, featuring notable sculptures, stained glass windows, and floor designs. The cathedral houses a relic traditionally identified as the veil of the Virgin Mary, making it a major site of Marian pilgrimage that dominates the city of Chartres and is visible from approximately thirty kilometers away. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, it stands as a masterwork of Gothic architecture.
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