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Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Brazil)

This extraordinary cathedral, designed by the famous Latin American architect Oscar Niemeyer, was opened in 1970 in the capital of Brazil. After 20 years, it underwent an incredible renovation. Its inner dome was adorned with a gigantic stained glass window made up of 36,000 fiberglass panels: transparent, blue, and azure. This enchanting masterpiece was created by the French artist Marianna Peretti.

Sainte-Chapelle (France)

This cathedral was built in the mid-13th century in Paris by the order of King Louis IX. It represents one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the world. The main adornment of Sainte-Chapelle is considered to be the stained glass windows, which occupy approximately two-thirds of the total area of the building. These glass panels depict biblical scenes, spanning from the creation of the world to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Sagrada Família Basilica (Spain)

This basilica, construction of which began in the late 19th century in Barcelona, is perhaps the most famous creation of the brilliant Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, even though he did not live to see it completed. The basilica is distinguished by its unusual architectural forms and solutions: the towers resemble sandcastles, and the columns resemble a dense forest, but the special atmosphere is created by numerous stained glass windows of various shades. Cold panels symbolize the night, while warm ones represent the dawn.

Imperial Cathedral (Germany)

Construction of this cathedral in the German city of Aachen began in the late 8th century during the reign of Charlemagne and continued into the Middle Ages. After the end of the Second World War, the Imperial Cathedral underwent extensive reconstruction, resulting in new multicolored stained glass windows created by masters Walter Benner and Anton Wending. These panels replaced the original glass, which was lost during the Battle of Aachen in late 1944.

Chapel of Thanks-Giving Square (USA)

In the mid-1970s, Thanks-Giving Square was opened in Dallas, the US, and its main attraction became the pristine white chapel designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson. Inside the building, the Glory Window adorns it, which is the world's largest horizontal stained glass window, consisting of more than 70 pieces spiraling together. As one ascends the spiral, these stained glass panels shift from cool to warmer tones, symbolizing spiritual elevation and approaching the light.