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3 days ago · Gothic architecture is an architectural style that was prevalent in Europe from the late 12th to the 16th century, during the High and Late Middle Ages, surviving into the 17th and 18th centuries in some areas. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture.
3 days ago · Learn about the origins, features and examples of gothic architecture, a pan-European style that emerged in the 12th century and lasted until the 16th century. Discover the key elements of gothic buildings, such as stained glass windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses and gargoyles.
3 days ago · The gothic cathedral is one of the most important pilgrimage places in Europe and is a UNESCO world heritage site. The cathedral stands at 515 feet (157 meters) tall, features immense twin towers, and is the largest gothic church in northern Europe.
2 days ago · The cathedral is considered one of the leading examples of Early English Gothic architecture. Built over a relatively short period, some 38 years between 1220 and 1258, it has a unity and coherence of design that is unusual in medieval English cathedrals.
1 day ago · Designed by architect E.J. Lennox, Casa Loma is a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture, featuring sprawling gardens, intricate stonework, and imposing towers that offer panoramic views of the surrounding cityscape. The Transformation of the Historic Mansion to a Museum
10 hours ago · Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe that was predominant in the 11th and 12th centuries. [1] The style eventually developed into the Gothic style with the shape of the arches providing a simple distinction: the Romanesque is characterized by semicircular arches, while the Gothic is marked by the pointed arches.
5 days ago · Goth, member of a Germanic people whose two branches, the Ostrogoths and the Visigoths, for centuries harassed the Roman Empire. According to their own legend, the Goths originated in southern Scandinavia and crossed to the southern shore of the Baltic Sea.
