Though visiting Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral won't be possible for the foreseeable future following a devastating fire, there are plenty of fine examples of Gothic cathedrals — and other Notre-Dames ...

They soar impossibly skyward, their spires pierce clouds, and their stained glass transforms sunlight into kaleidoscopes of color. Gothic cathedrals represent medieval architecture's greatest ...

Over a period of nearly 400 years, many of Europe's most famous churches were designed and constructed using Gothic architecture, a style originating in 12th century France and first known as French ...

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The pointed arches of Gothic cathedrals allow for dramatic stained-glass windows, such as the ones in Chartres' cathedral.Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli Despite many years of travelling to France, I still ...

Stunning new gallery spaces have opened in London and San Francisco. But which is better – the buildings or the art? By Michael Prodger From the Renaissance onwards, the building type that architects ...

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Though visiting Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral won't be possible for the foreseeable future following a devastating fire, there are plenty of fine examples of Gothic cathedrals — and other Notre-Dames ...