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Most complete Gothic cathedral with original stained glass comprising 176 windows and a famous labyrinth. Experiences include Blue Virgin window viewing, labyrinth meditation walks in summer, tower climb with 300 steps, light show "Chartres en Lumieres" from April to October, tours of the largest crypt in France, sacred geometry workshops, and an international organ festival in July and August. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with excellent visitor facilities.
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The French Gothic archetype cathedral immortalized by Victor Hugo's novel, currently under restoration after the 2019 fire. Key experiences include virtual reality tours, archaeological crypt visits, viewing the restoration progress, exploring Ile de la Cite, and visiting Sainte-Chapelle. The cathedral features flying buttresses, rose windows, and gargoyles.
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The largest Gothic cathedral in Italy featuring a rooftop forest of spires. Visitors can walk the rooftop terraces by stairs or elevator, see 3,400 statues, explore the archaeological area of San Giovanni, visit the Duomo Museum, savor views of the Golden Madonna (Madonnina), and enjoy an evening aperitivo with cathedral views. Built with pink Candoglia marble over 600 years with 135 spires.
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Dominated by twin spires and a UNESCO site, it contains the Shrine of the Three Kings. Key experiences include climbing the south tower with 533 steps, treasury visits, Richter window viewing, cathedral concerts, night illuminations, and Roman excavations beneath. It is known as the tallest twin-spired church and survived WWII.
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Mother church of Anglicanism and site of Thomas Becket's martyrdom. Attractions include the Becket shrine site, medieval stained glass, the largest crypt in England, bell tower tours, a Chaucer connection trail, evensong services open to non-religious attendance, and archives viewing. Known for being a famous pilgrimage destination and the site of "Murder in the Cathedral."
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Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece combining Art Nouveau and Gothic styles. Visitors can ascend towers (Nativity or Passion), visit the Gaudi museum in the crypt, experience light through stained glass, observe ongoing construction, enjoy night illumination, and take audio guide architectural tours. Completion is targeted for 2026.
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Famous for Brunelleschi's dome engineering marvel marking the Renaissance beginning. Experiences include dome climb (463 steps), campanile ascent (414 steps), viewing the Baptistery doors, visiting the Opera del Duomo Museum, the Crypt of Santa Reparata, close-up viewings of dome frescoes, and evening concerts. It boasts the largest masonry dome ever built and Ghiberti's doors.
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The coronation cathedral of French kings with WWI reconstruction history. Features include the Smiling Angel statue, Chagall windows, Palais du Tau museum, limited date tower tours, summer evening light shows, Champagne cellar combinations, and connections to Joan of Arc. Known for 33 coronations and Gothic sculpture artistry.
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Features an astronomical clock and pink sandstone construction. Visitors can see the clock show at 12:30pm and climb the platform. It was the tallest building in the world for 227 years.
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