Where'd you like to go?
Enter
My Profile
Edit your profile
Close session
Write an opinion
Publish

Blenheim Castle Chapel

1 review of Blenheim Castle Chapel

The Chapel, a gift from Queen Ann

The Blenheim Palace chapel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is on the floor of the palace. You must outside to go back inside the chapel, there is access from the apartments of the palace. The castle was a gift from Queen Ann to the Duke of Marlborough for a victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The sculptures were by William Kent represent John Churchill, the first Duke, arms to his son. Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough's first, wanted this to be the center of the chapel. It was completed in the year 1732. It is simple, and the decoration of the walls and ceilings were added during the Victorian era. The altar was placed at the start on the west, although it usually lies east to the town of Jerusalem.

Read more
Have you been here?
Add your opinion and photos and help other travelers discover

Information about Blenheim Castle Chapel