11 Biggest Gothic Cathedrals in The World

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3. Chartres, Notre Dame, France

Chartres is among the oldest cathedrals in the world. Construction started from 1163 and finished in 1345. The great example of French Gothic architecture contains all the fundamentals of the design: the sculptures, large stained glass windows, and height to be impressed with. Around 400 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 370 feet tall this cathedral is vast. Important historic events happened here, making the Chartres Cathedral the most popular religious attraction in France.

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