During whole time of living in Paris I always wanted to visit this architecture gem. I had to go back as a tourist during demic to finally do that. . A very good practice is that the hour of the visit is scheduled, so the crowd is relatively not so tiring. . Some history from @sainte_chapelle website: 💒 A gem of Gothic style. Built in seven years, an impressive feat, the Sainte Chapelle was intended to house precious Christian relics, including Christ's crown of thorns, acquired by Saint Louis. Religious and political influence. Having these sacred relics in his possession made the already powerful monarch head of western Christianity. Stunning stained glass. Arranged across 15 windows, each 15 metres high, the stained glass panes depict 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments recounting the history of the world until the arrival of the relics in Paris.