St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

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by Aurelien Guichard from London, United Kingdom (changes by Rabanus Flavus)

/ CC BY-SA 2.0

St George's Chapel, located within the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, United Kingdom, is a historic and architecturally significant site that serves as a place of worship and a royal peculiar—meaning it is directly under the jurisdiction of the monarch. Constructed in the high-medieval Gothic style, the chapel was founded in 1348 by King Edward III and expanded significantly under King Edward IV and King Henry VII in the late 15th century. It is renowned for its stunning fan-vaulted ceilings, majestic stained glass windows, and intricate woodwork. St George's Chapel is also the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry in England. Many significant royal events, including weddings and funerals, have taken place here, and it is the final resting place of numerous monarchs, including King Henry VIII and Queen Jane Seymour.

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