Alamy/ACI Flying buttresses are perhaps the Gothic’s most iconic architectural advance. These structures are built on the outside of a cathedral and help distribute the weight of ceilings and ...

Religious sites in France aren’t just places of worship—they’re architectural and cultural icons, filled with centuries-old artistry and history. From grand cathedrals to intimate chapels, each site ...

Much of his text is given over to a detailed, chronological discussion of cathedral architecture and, more broadly, to forms of worship, the roles of the clergy, the activities of the laypeople ...

revolutionizing the way cathedrals and other large religious buildings were subsequently designed and built. The story of their birth, which relied on the convergence of several key architectural ...

Catholic liberal arts colleges have turned toward traditional architecture when expanding to accommodate the numbers. Here ...

An architectural masterpiece and emblem of Sicilian Baroque, the golden-hued Noto Cathedral lights up in the sunshine of ...

The innovative structural elements that would support these mega-cathedrals would define Gothic architecture's aesthetics. First, the lightness of these structures came from the use of pointed ...

Why should travelers visit the Barcelona Cathedral? The Barcelona Cathedral is a historical place and a wonderful example of ...

Canterbury Cathedral is the seat of the Church of England, the end of the nation's most famous pilgrimage route, and a place where 1400 years of history can be seen. Pilgrimage was the medieval Grand ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On April 15, 2019, eyes around the world were glued to the news as a ...

The Cathedral House at the St. Johns Episcopal ... offers graduate-level classes for working students in the field of architecture. The renovation comes after three years of negotiations between ...