The World Most Famous Stained Glass

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Stained glass has existed and held the attention of people for centuries. Some of Earth's most beautiful art can be found in stained glass the world over. In this piece we will talk about a few of the world's most famous pieces. While some great works of stained glass are religious in nature not all of them are. They are all however works of beauty and awe inspiring love.

Glass Windows of the Grossmunster

The Grossmunster located in Zurich Switzerland is a cathedral built by Protestants. Construction was finished in 1220 AD though it's wondrous stained glass where not added until 1932. Designed and constructed by Swiss artist, Augusto Giocometti, this work of art doesn't actually utilize glass. Instead these windows were cut from very thin agate. As recently as 2009 even more stained glass has been added to the old cathedral.

Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum

The Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum in Justice Illinois houses some of the worlds most luxurious and beautiful stained glass. This structure holds the world record for the largest signle stained glass installation. This gargantuan structure includes over 22,000 feet of stained glass made up of well over 2400 separate panels of glass.

The Skylight at the Palau de la Música Catalana

Located in Barcelona Spain The Skylight at the Palau de la Música Catalana is an awesome sight to behold. This breathtaking structure is a 3 dimensional work of art that symbolizes both the sun as well as the sky. The main stained glass is accentuated by additional stained glass built into arches which sit at each end of this glorious concert hall. The main structure drops from the ceiling in an inverted bell shape while the remainder boasts sharp golds and blues.

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