If you love architecture, today’s list is for you: 11 Biggest Gothic Cathedrals in The World. Gothic style of architecture was developed in France. - All Parts ...

Here, we've rounded up some of the best examples of Gothic architecture from across Europe. 1. Amiens Cathedral, France (Tashka/Getty Images) ...

Several Alabama homes perfectly fit the description of Carpenter Gothic architecture, including the Gingerbread House in Opelika (1865), The Gables in Talladega (date unknown), the Jemison-Brandon ...

Clearly one of most famous churches in the world, Notre Dame de Paris is a stunning example of French Gothic architecture marked by its archetypal facade, twin towers and breathtaking rose windows.

GREGORY J. SCOTT, AIA Correspondent Sep 9, 2010 Sep 9, 2010 Updated Sep 11, 2013 A style based on ingenuity, improvisation and access to abundant North American wood, Carpenter Gothic is truly an ...

Notre Dame is not the first example of gothic architecture, however. That title falls, if to any building, to the Basilica of Saint-Denis on the edge of Paris. Its 12th-century abbot, Suger, led ...

Sacred Architecture By David Levin Posted 10.21.10 NOVA With delicate stone spires and lacy stained-glass windows, Gothic cathedrals are more like sacred sculptures than just buildings.

Many of the town’s original Gothic structures remain, including the imposing 13th-century belfry overlooking Market Square. Its bells—now a 47-bell carillon—have been a feature of the city ...

A secret skeleton revealed in the centuries-old Gothic cathedral during reconstruction shows that Notre Dame was likely the first to use iron staples to reinforce its architecture.

By Randy Yagi 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 ...