Basilica+of+Saint+Denis

Basilica of Saint Denis The Basilica of Saint Denis is a large and beautiful medieval abbey church. This church is located in the city of Saint Denis. The church itself has a lot of beautiful artwork done in it. Every detail done to this church is stunning inside and out. The windows in this building are magnificent and appealing to look at, and every little detail has it’s own unique pattern.

Basilica of Saint Denis began in 1136 by Abbot Suger and it wasn’t completed until the 13th century. It is said to be that this building is considered to be the first dominant structure built in gothic style. St. Denis was a burial site of kings for a very long time. The basilica also has some fine examples of cadaver tombs.

This church is an architectural landmark and was built in Gothic style or French style. The Basilica of Saint Denis is a cathedral named after a French patron saint. The Basilica of St. Denis is said to believe the place where St. Denis was buried when he died, around 257 AD. The Hill of Montmartre was the place he was decapitated at. His head was carried to the site of this church to dedicate where he would be buried.