Presentation The Gothic architecture developed in Western Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries. This architectural style, which succeeded Romanesque art, Spread rapidly north of the Loire River. It then Spread throughout Europe before being supplanted by Renaissance architecture in the mi ...
1- It is the best-preserved Gothic cathedral in France. The Chartres Cathedral is not only the most famous monument in this city of Eure-et-Loir but also one of the most representative buildings of Gothic architecture. A perfect illustration of the art of the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame de ...
hich according to legend was built on a temple of Apollo. This cathedral has a remarkable architecture as it has three naves of different styles (Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque) and a vast richly sculpted Gothic portal. Another architectural gem, the Clock Tower overlooks the Town Hall. This tower ...
s monastic buildings; • a museum of art and archaeology housing significant works of Romanesque civil sculpture; • a monastic borough rich in Romanesque and Gothic houses; • two churches, Saint-Marcel and Notre-Dame; • a majestic Hôtel-Dieu; • a superb panorama of the abbey from the top o ...
t-see landmark is Church of San Salvador (Salbatore Parroki Eliza), which stands in the medieval town centre. Mostly built in the 15th century, this Gothic church has been listed as a National Monument. Restored several times, it has three naves, divided into three sections each. Unusually, th ...
the finest and largest in the world. Housed in the National Palace at the foot of Montjuïc, it presents an important collection of medieval art from the Roman and Gothic periods. Transportation Barcelona has a network of Metro and a tourist bus. The Barcelona Bus Turístic offers tourists who do ...
ated a World Heritage site since 1997. The medieval historic center of Trogir, dating back to the 13th century, is even the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic urban complex in central Europe. The most notable monument in the city is the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence. 4- Remarkable churches Architecture ...
sited for its Arabic lounge, decorated in the manner of the Alhambra palaces in Granada. As for the São Francicso Church, it is a building of flamboyant Gothic style, whose interior is richly decorated with carved and gilded wood. To finish your visit, reach the Ribeira quay (Cais da Ribera) and ...
ore than 100 theaters and museums. Some places to visit Vienna is characterized by a profusion of monuments and great architectural wealth, from the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral to the Baroque splendor of Schönbrunn Palace, via the Imperial Palace. Art Nouveau and contemporary architecture are ...
monuments they wish to discover, it is unlikely that they will mention the Saint-Denis Basilica Cathedral... And yet, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the Paris region, with stained glass windows and ribbed vaults that rival those of Notre Dame de Paris! The Saint-Denis Basilica, ...
ne of the most beautiful villages in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. During your stay, don't miss visiting: - The Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral: This Gothic cathedral, built between 1610 and 1627, is distinguished by its crenelated bell tower. It has a baroque interior decoration. - The citadel and ...
ists. Indeed, it passes several noteworthy monuments, including the former presidential palace and St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Lithuania. Don't hesitate to go in because this cathedral is more impressive on the inside than on the outside! It has a rich baro ...
vision of the Ratapignata with Purple as the dominant color. The queen wears wings and a bat headdress. At 18 meters tall, she seems to emerge from a Gothic castle (which is perhaps a reference to the Dracula myth?). Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 3- The most spectacular: the king of the ...
g through the city, you can discover its Grand-Place adorned with cobblestones, its old brick houses, as well as the Collegiale Notre-Dame of Flemish Gothic style. A must-see local treasure is the collection of the Museum of Flanders, which is housed in the Hotel de la Noble Cour, a 16th-century ...
the remains of the castle of the Lancry family. To build this fairy tale castle, he gave free rein to his fantasy and did not hesitate to mix gargoyles, Gothic and Romanesque elements, Latin inscriptions, sculptures of saints and references to the Arthurian legend. This abundance and surprising ...
otifs in line with Art Nouveau. Copyright: Ad Meskens He also laid the foundations for Catalan Modernism, a style that broke away from the Gothic and experimented with original curves and colors. To support the building's vaults, he imagines a forest of inclined columns, whose ramific ...
3- Visit the Cathedral of St. Augustine and St. Pastor The most imposing religious building in Narbonne is the cathedral Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur of Gothic style located on rue Armand Gauthier. Built between 1272 and 1340, this oversized cathedral for the size of the city was never complete ...
he world will be able to discover the various renovation operations underway on the construction site and the know-how required to rebuild the famous Gothic cathedral. The fire on April 15, 2019 destroyed the wooden frame and its crossing leading to the collapse of part of the vaulted ceilings. F ...
stone cross located on its forecourt. This cross reminds visitors that the village of Estaing is a stop on the Way of Saint James... In the town, the Gothic bridge that spans the Lot is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site under the Way of Saint James. Even today, it is used by pilgrims heading ...
Monastery of Brou The Royal Monastery of Brou, which was voted the French people's favorite monument in 2014, is one of the most beautiful flamboyant Gothic style monasteries in France. This building, known as the jewel of Bourg-en-Bresse, was built out of love like the Taj Mahal in India... It was ...
