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King's College Chapel is the chapel of King's College in the University of Cambridge. It is considered one of the finest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture and features the world's largest fan vault.
King's College Chapel was founded in 1441 by King Henry VI and built in stages over the following century. It is a masterpiece of Perpendicular Gothic architecture and is renowned for its grand fan-vaulted ceiling, making it a significant example of medieval English religious and academic architecture.
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