The Ultimate Bucket List for Stained Glass Lovers

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The Ultimate Bucket List for Stained Glass Lovers

There are few art forms more stunning than stained glass. For centuries, stained glass has found its place in churches, homes, and buildings across the world. Not only is stained glass beautiful to look at, but it’s also an important part of art history and many cultures.

Below, we’ve outlined some of the best place to visit to see stunning examples of stained glass. If you’re a stained glass lover, these destinations are an absolute necessity for your travel bucket list.

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The Ultimate Travel Bucket List for Stained Glass Lovers

If you love and appreciate stained glass as much as we do, here are some destinations you should definitely consider adding to your travel bucket list.

Augsburg Cathedral
Located in Germany in the city of Augsburg, you would find this church to feature some of the oldest and most beautiful stained glass that could be found on this earth. It’s estimated that these works were created sometime during the 11th century.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Located in Fredericksburg in Texas, this would be another good location for touring church stained glass. The stained glass windows are beyond stunning.

St. Mary Catholic Church in High Hill
Located in High Hill, this church has been nicknamed “The Queen of the Painted Churches.” When you would enter the premises, you would be able to understand why it has been given this name. This is because no matter where you would look, every corner of the church seems to be bursting with color due to the beautiful stained glass.

Saint Mary Cathedral
Another stunning example of church stained glass is the Saint Mary Cathedral. This cathedral is considered to be a historical landmark and contains absolutely breathtaking stained glass windows. Beautiful Biblical scenes and imagery adorn the windows and create a serene atmosphere for the church.

Contact Us for Stained Glass in San Antonio

If you would like to obtain a custom stained glass window for your San Antonio church, please contact our office. We would be more than happy to design a beautiful stained glass window for your building.

Martin Faith is a stained glass artisan from Glasgow and a collector of rare and antique stained glass windows. Martin has spent over 30 years perfecting his skills as a glassmaker and is well-versed in both traditional and modern techniques, as well as a range of stained glass styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Mackintosh, Prairie, Mission, and beveled glass. Shortly after moving to the United States, Martin started his own business selling stained glass windows. Stained Glass San Antonio has produced over 50,000 stained and leaded glass windows and successfully completed hundreds of religious glass restoration projects for churches.

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