During his general audience on Nov. 18, Pope Benedict XVI explained how Christian faith in the Middle Ages inspired some of the greatest works of art of all time: the cathedrals of Europe. Dear ...

They soar impossibly skyward, their spires pierce clouds, and their stained glass transforms sunlight into kaleidoscopes of color. Gothic cathedrals represent medieval architecture's greatest ...

Imagine it is the year 1400, and you are visiting the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres for the first time. You have never before seen the remarkable structure that dominates the busy, dirty, ...

Constructed over nearly six centuries, Milan Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in Italy and the third largest in the world. Its construction began in 1386, under the vision of Archbishop ...

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 known as French ...

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. The 12th century was the period of Romanesque style ...

1. Notre Dame of Amiens Notre Dame Cathedral in Amiens, the largest Gothic cathedral in France, bears a striking resemblance to Notre Dame in Paris, with its two square bell towers, arched entrances ...