- Photo ID
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1031
- Title
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West Facade and Towers
- Caption
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The famously beautiful west facade of Chartres Cathedral, unfortunately marred temporarily by scaffolding. Built in the 1140s, it is one of the few survivors of a disastrous fire that necessitated the rebuilding of the cathedral in 1194-1220. The right tower and spire dates from the same period, rising 349 foot (105m) in a plain pyramid shape. The mismatched left tower was added in the early 16th century and rises 377 feet (113m) in a Flamboyant Gothic style.
- Status
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All Rights Reserved
- Date Created
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July 20, 2008
- Date Added
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November 12, 2009
- Last Updated
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May 1, 2024
- Coordinates
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48.4477990° N, 1.4877730° E
- Camera
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Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
- Focal Length
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17 mm
- ISO
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100
- File Size
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6.32 MB
- Full Resolution
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2592 x 3888 pixels