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 ...

Amiens Cathedral, in the heart of Picardy, is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century ... and the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal facade and in the ...

While no longer the tallest building in the world, it still claims the largest facade in the world, and is the second-tallest ...

Partly built starting in 1145, and then reconstructed over a 26-year period after the fire of 1194, Chartres Cathedral marks the high point of French Gothic art. The vast nave, in pure ogival style, ...

Occupying the Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the city, this massive Gothic cathedral was erected during ... and the intricate marble statues on its facade staring down at you.

the Porto Cathedral (known as the Sé) was originally built between the 12th and 13th centuries, and features a variety of architectural styles, including Romanesque, baroque and gothic.