Other questions plagued the cathedral overseers. Their building plans eschewed the flying buttresses and pointed arches of the traditional Gothic style then favored by rival northern cities like ...

also known as the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, is a stunning example of Spain’s rich cultural and architectural history. It took over 250 years to build, starting in 1226, and it’s a ...

The Alcázar of Toledo is a medieval fortress ... A visit here offers a glimpse into Spain’s royal and religious history. Burgos Cathedral is a Gothic marvel that took over two centuries to ...

An ancient Roman city once thought to be the holiest place in Spain, Toledo has ... Your first stop should be Toledo Cathedral, as it's one of the most emblematic Gothic structures in Europe.

and remains indispensable to the understanding of the Gothic era in Europe. The work takes the reader on a tour of Spain's most ancient and architecturally important towns and cities.

Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this was Scandinavia's first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick and it encouraged the spread of this style throughout northern Europe. It has been the ...

They display a wide array of architectural styles from Early English Gothic, to the majesty of the Renaissance at St Paul's and the sixties modernism of Liverpool's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Towering above the center of the Barri Gòtic district is Barcelona's principal cathedral. The Gothic cathedral's construction began in the late 13th century, though it wasn't completed until the ...

In the old town, the medieval Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest cathedral in the world, dominates the skyline. The cityscape is also shaped by the Twelve Romanesque ...