Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of the Romanesque movement, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.

Gothic style of architecture was developed in France. The 12th century was the period of Romanesque style with its unique spiked buildings, murals, dominance of darker colors and verticality.

The Gothic style, which evolved in France in the Middle Ages from heavier Romanesque architecture, is marked by pointed arches (allowing churches to grow higher and more dramatic on the outside ...

The cathedral's distinctive façade harmoniously blends Romanesque and Gothic elements, showcasing the unique Italian interpretation of Gothic architecture, particularly evident in its remarkable ...

Canterbury Cathedral (England)Built over a Romanesque crypt, the cathedral’s choir at its eastern end was rebuilt in the Gothic style following a fire in 1174.

The world’s most beautiful churches not only inspire devotion and awe, but also showcase the vision of their creators, and ...

Rouen`s cathedral, the flamboyant Gothic painted by Claude Monet, has a level entrance. The plaza in front of the cathedral is cobblestone, not ideal, but certainly passable.

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 ...

The Gothic style, which evolved in France in the Middle Ages from heavier Romanesque architecture, is marked by pointed arches (allowing churches to grow higher and more dramatic on the outside ...