Three experts weigh in on the architectural style that defined Europe for centuries and continues to inspire buildings today ...
Because of the unity of its architecture and decoration, the result of research of the first Gothic ... Cathedral are valued both for their abundance and for their quality: the large ensembles, ...
Most of us, when hearing the word 'gothic', conjure up the image of soaring cathedral towers. In the territories of ... earth ramparts were replaced with brick walls; as a result, entrance gates to ...
Amiens Cathedral, in the heart of Picardy, is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior ...
Towering above the center of the Barri Gòtic district is Barcelona's principal cathedral. The Gothic cathedral's construction began in the late 13th century, though it wasn't completed until the ...
Baroque and Gothic. Past visitors were impressed with the cathedral's interior, though they bemoaned the entrance fee. Others applauded the audio guide that is included with admission, saying it ...