Chapel of the Maccabees

Another Reason To Visit Saint Pierre Cathedral

As if you needed another reason to visit the Cathedral there is this vibrant coloured chapel with some striking stained glass windows. A lovely corner to add to the appeal of this already captivating...

Beautiful

Included as part of the St-Pierre ticket, this area of the cathedral is absolutely stunning with the light through the windows

Exquisite in impact

Exquisite in impact it has stunning features. As befits its 15th century provenance as a tomb for a Cardinal under Pope Clement VII. Renovated in the 19th C in the lovely Neo Gothic styling, stained ...

Beautifully decorated

Go either first thing or just before closing to avoid large groups. The light is better for photos first thing. Beautifully decorated chapel with interesting carvings too. It's small but stay a while ...

Prescindible as the Cathedral

Original Text

It is highlighted in the Cathedral of St. Peter for its different style and colour. That's the only thing that puts it as an attractive inside the sobria Cathedral. No wonder.