An immense Gothic cathedral dominates the landscape in a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, a county in the East of England. The current building in Ely combines Gothic with the earlier Romanesque architecture and provides some unique architectural highlights. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Ely Cathedral, one of …
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If you want to stand in awe of an amazing mosaic inside a fabulous church, then you definitely have to visit this amazing building in St. Louis. Completed in the early 20th century, the mother church of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the ultimate architectural highlights in the city. Let’s discover …
The main idea of building a Gothic cathedral during the Middle Ages was to build it as high as possible. Arches and spires that point toward the sky above were the defining characteristics of this medieval style that evolved from Romanesque architecture. This makes it no surprise that several of these monumental buildings once topped …
Very few cathedrals in Britain define an architectural style more than this amazing Gothic Cathedral in South West England. Its spire majestically dominates the landscape of the relatively small city in which it’s located and has done so for numerous centuries. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about Salisbury Cathedral, …
The northwestern part of Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, is dominated by an enormous domed structure. The famous church was constructed on top of a hill which makes it one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Basilica of …
New York City is full of amazing buildings, and the first architectural wonders that come to mind are towering skyscrapers. The city is also home to some of the most stunning bridges in the world, structures that allow the city to grow to the immense metropolitan area it is today. The combination of tall skyscrapers …
The mother church of a Roman Catholic Order is one of the most amazing Baroque buildings you’ll ever come across. It also features a remarkable element that makes it one of the most important structures of the Baroque era. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Church of …
You will hardly find a better place in the world to admire Renaissance architecture than the city described as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence Italy. Now imagine a structure being designed by a man known as the founding father of Renaissance architecture and you can rest assured that the building described in this article …
The city of Rome is a huge open-air museum full of wonderful landmarks from just about any period in history since antiquity. One of these landmarks is a combination of a Renaissance Building and a Baroque building in the heart of the city. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …
Every major city in Europe is home to several famous churches, and London is no different. What’s remarkable about the famous churches in London is that many were built shortly after the Great Fire of London in 1666. This tragic event resulted in 86 of the 100 existing churches in London and the subsequent reconstruction …