Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

From a true Medieval fortress to whimsical a pink castle and a French fairytale palace complete with a dungeon ...

Something unexpected arrived at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) in Vienna this autumn, according to the BBC. Inside a ...

Castles were more than just strongholds. They were unmistakable declarations that, centuries later, continue to captivate us ...

Gothic architecture, so defined, Mr. Moore considers " was never practiced elsewhere than in France.” This bold proposition he undertakes to prove by an analysis and comparison of the different ...

Two days after the horrific fire at the most beloved Gothic cathedral in the world Prime Minister Philippe announced a competition to replace the spire. Why would we replace the historic cathedral ...

Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire, Bram ...

Editor’s Note: This post originally ran in 2012 and has been updated. You can read the previous post here. This stone church at 127 Kent Street in Greenpoint is not as modern as it may appear at first ...

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The word "Gothic" typically summons images of dark, spooky homes and buildings adorned with spires, pointed-arch windows and elaborate detailing, sometimes including gargoyles. This "haunted house" ...

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 ...