Beautiful Examples of Stained Glass to Visit In Europe

Art lovers across the world have a deep appreciation for the stained glass medium and can find beautiful treasures in numerous locations. For art and stained glass enthusiasts planning on traveling through Europe, there are so many incredible, famous stained glass features to add to your itinerary. Here are some beautiful examples of stained glass that you need to add to your European bucket list:

Gorgeous Stained Glass Features in Europe

1. The Skylight at the Palau de la Musica Catalana: Located in Barcelona, Spain, this stunning stained glass feature symbolizes the sky and sun. The three-dimensional stained glass feature is complemented with arched stained glass windows that line both sides of the concert hall. Gold and blue tones accentuate the beauty of this custom piece.
2. Glass Windows of the Grossmunster: Found in Zurich, Switzerland, these stained glass windows were installed in 1932 in this Protestant cathedral that was actually built in 1220. The windows are actually constructed out of artificially colored, thinly sliced agate.
3. The Windows of Sainte-Chapelle: These legendary stained glass windows located in Paris, France are housed in a medieval Gothic cathedral. With 1130 different illustrations of biblical figures and scenes, the complex nature of these stained glass features is stunning.
4. Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: Located in Hilversum, Netherlands, this institution is covered with stained glass panels. Each panel showcases iconic Dutch television moments.

Get Inspired and Create Your Own Custom Stained Glass

Scottish Stained Glass is happy to share incredible, inspiring stained glass art. Once you’re inspired, we welcome you to create your own custom stained glass designs. Our leading designers can replicate or create any custom look that you’re interested in. We love a good artistic stained glass challenge and welcome you to get creative!

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