Religious sites in France aren’t just places of worship—they’re architectural and cultural icons, filled with centuries-old artistry and history. From grand cathedrals to intimate chapels, each site ...

The architect behind Hearst’s San Simeon and many other buildings in California defied the 20th-century image of the tortured ...

The Architects of Lancaster is a series that highlights the beautiful and ofttimes unheralded work of Lancaster’s native-son ...

Explore the origins of Gothic architecture and its influence on pop culture, from churches to horror novels and movies.

Switzerland 's largest early Gothic church, it is known for its intricate craftsmanship, stunning stained glass windows and magnificent Fisk pipe organ, first American example installed in a ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

Home Architecture Thomas Hardy and the country house: 'Irregularity is the genius of Gothic architecture' With the help of specially commissioned drawings by Matthew Rice, Jeremy Musson considers the ...

Its early Gothic architecture, particularly the east sections, showcases Britain's finest collection of medieval stained glass. Orvieto Cathedral, Italy Photo credit: by Andrea Pucci - Getty Images ...

Canterbury Cathedral has a dramatic history—including the infamous murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170, which transformed it into medieval Europe's hottest pilgrimage destination. Its early ...

Canterbury Cathedral has a dramatic history—including the infamous murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170, which transformed it into medieval Europe's hottest pilgrimage destination. Its early ...

The crown jewel of French Gothic architecture, Chartres Cathedral was built in just 26 years after a devastating fire in 1194. Its revolutionary west façade, anchored by the iconic Royal Portal and ...