We often see stained glass in mosques, churches and cathedrals. Multi-colored pieces of glass play in the light with different colors. Masters create incredible complexity and execution of images. It is not so important what feelings they evoke - religious or aesthetic, you can look at these intricate patterns endlessly. We have prepared a list of ten of the most beautiful stained glass windows in the world.
TOP 10 most beautiful stained-glass windows:
1
Altenberg Cathedral, Germany
Probably all people know about the beautiful Cologne Cathedral? Of course, this is the visiting card of Cologne and one of the main attractions of the whole of Germany. But few people know that 30 kilometers from the city, away from city noise, there is a beautiful Altenberg Cathedral. This is a wonderful example of the Gothic style, and its restored stained-glass windows lit up with renewed vigor! However, you see everything in the photographs.
Despite the relative remoteness, the inhabitants of Cologne are very fond of spending time here. By the way, there is an interesting article about the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Germany at most-beauty.ru.
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Chapel Saint-Chapelle, Paris, France
The multi-colored stained-glass windows of the famous Parisian chapel are called the most beautiful in Europe and even in the world. Purple shades prevail in them. The creation of this large-scale work took seven years, which is not so much. Stained glass windows depict more than a thousand biblical scenes. Chapel Saint-Chapin is accessible to tourists and visitors daily, except for some of the main holidays of the year. Entrance costs € 10.
3
Catalan Music Concert Hall, Barcelona, Spain
The Palace of Catalan music is known in Europe as the only concert hall with natural light. Such a wonderful effect creates a huge stained-glass window through which rays of light pour. In the center, the stained glass window stretches out like a dripping drop of honey. The concert hall is open seven days a week. Everyone can visit it. You can buy a ticket to the opera or take a tour of the palace. Excursions take place daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets cost € 15.
4
Temple of John Bosco, Brazil
Very beautiful stained glass windows of the temple stretch to the very ceiling and shine in different shades. A massive chandelier on the upper tier adds even more shine and brilliance. It consists of more than 7 thousand elements of Murano glass. The temple is named after St. John Bosco. He devoted his whole life to helping young people. Every day there are services at which you can attend without any charge.
5
Nasir Ol-Molk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
Believers say that anyone who visits the famous mosque in the city of Shiraz at least once will immediately believe in the Most High. For its unique decoration, it was given the name pink mosque. Passing light through stained-glass windows is refracted by thousands of rays falling on the walls and illuminate everything around. The mosque was built in the 19th century. Visitors say that inside they feel as if they were in a kaleidoscope. You can visit the mosque on all days except Friday, when there are services for parishioners. To see the whole play of light, it is best to visit the mosque early in the morning. Ticket price is $ 4.
6
Erawan Museum, Bangkok, Thailand
If you come to Bangkok, then most-beauty.ru advises you to visit the Erawan Museum. It consists of several tiers. The first two tiers is a kind of pedestal for the construction of a three-headed elephant. The construction itself is a grandiose and complex construction. At the feet of the elephant there is a huge stained glass window, which is rare for Thai temples. Inside the elephant, stairs and structures are also installed that can be climbed for viewing. The museum is open all day. Ticket price is $ 8.
7
Gran Giudad Hotel, Mexico City, Mexico
The famous Mexican hotel is famous for one of the four most significant works of the stained glass window from Tiffany. Built in the style of Art Nouveau and is a real masterpiece of art. Its construction was completed in 1899. The hotel now fully functions and accepts tourists. It is possible to walk around the hotel lobby and look at the huge glass vaulted ceiling.
By the way, on our site most-beauty.ru there is a very interesting article about TOP-7 incredibly beautiful ceilings from around the world.
8
Thanksgiving Chapel, Dallas, Texas
The chapel is part of a large complex that is dedicated to the significant Thanksgiving holiday. There are meditation gardens, museums and a large "Thanksgiving Hall", where fans of the American holiday gather. Inside the chapel is one of the largest horizontal stained-glass windows in the world. Many windows spiral upward, creating an indescribable beauty picture. The stained-glass window is called the “Hall of Fame” and has a height of about 20 meters. Visitors are allowed from 11 to 15 hours daily. Admission is free, but it is customary to leave voluntary donations.
9
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Saint Sebastian, after whom the cathedral is named, is the patron saint of the Brazilian capital. The conical shape of the cathedral is sometimes compared to the ancient Mayan temples. On all sides of the cathedral are huge colored stained glass windows. They rise to a height of 60 meters. The cathedral is open daily seven days a week. Free admission.
10
Church of El Rosario, San Salvador, Salvador
The church is the most beautiful on the entire American continent. A semicircular stained glass roof is the main decoration of the church. Light penetrates through it with all its colors and tints and fills everything around. It was designed and built by Ruben Martinez in 1971. Thousands of people attend services at this church for free every year.
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Summarize
Stained glass window at home in Barcelona. Architect: Antonio Gaudi. This is one of the most beautiful stained-glass windows located in a multi-storey residential building.
As you can see, beautiful stained glass windows can breathe life into the whole building. They are the dominant, attracting all the attention. To our surprise, stained-glass windows are not an expensive relic of the past; they are still used in architecture to this day. Most-beauty tried to find the most beautiful stained-glass windows for you all over the planet, and write about it in our comments about whether we did it or not.
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