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The Basilica of St. Denis, located near Paris, France, was constructed in 1136 and is the original burial site for many French kings.

The Basilica of Saint Denis ( Basilique Saint-Denis) is an important Catholic basilica located in Saint Denis, a northern suburb of Paris. Saint-Denis is notable for its Gothic architecture and for being the burial site of French monarchs, which makes it comparable to Westminster Abbey in England.

A resource that gives the history and important facts on the Abbey Church of St. Denis

Free Trial Issue Subscribe Back Issue Athena Review, Vol. 4, No. 2 Architecture and Sculpture at the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis Introduction: Rebuilt and enlarged approximately four times from the 7th through 13th centuries, the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis realized its unique status as pioneer in Gothic architecture under the innovative guidance ofAbbot Suger (1122-1151).

This article gives a brief history of the creation and use of the church and then a history of the architecture.

The Abbey of Saint-Denis is situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris. St-Denis (Dionysius), the first bishop of Paris and his companions martyred in 270, were buried here and the small chapel built over the spot became a famous place of pilgrimage during the fifth and sixth centuries.

The Abbey of Saint-Denis is situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris. St-Denis (Dionysius), the first bishop of Paris and his companions martyred in 270, were buried here and the small chapel built over the spot became a famous place of pilgrimage during the fifth and sixth centuries.

The Abbey of Saint-Denis is situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris. St-Denis (Dionysius), the first bishop of Paris and his companions martyred in 270, were buried here and the small chapel built over the spot became a famous place of pilgrimage during the fifth and sixth centuries.

interactive tour of the Abbey of St. Denis

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An excellent video of the St. Denis Cathedral.