The famous medieval Chartres Cathedral

Chartres Cathedral is without a doubt, the most famous Gothic Cathedrals of Medieval Europe. It is also known as also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. For its extraordinary architectural magnificence, it is enlisted in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Built between 1194 and 1250, it is one of the few architectures that stands with its original shape and design. It is a pilgrimage to the believers and same important place for the architecture connoisseur. According to legend, since 876, Chartres Cathedral has accommodated the tunic of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sancta Camisia. The antiquity was said to have been given to the cathedral by Charles the Great. The king received it as a gift during a trip to Jerusalem. The Christians have venerated the cathedral especially for this reason. During the Second World War, the Gothic cathedral was severely damaged.