Gothic construction, on the other hand ... came up with a system of counterweights under the roof that allowed the immense cathedral nave to be finished successfully. In Amiens, in northern ...

A new sanctuary is under construction at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption ... The design mirrors the outside of the Gothic church and has marble furnishings, including a new marble ...

For nearly 900 years, since construction began in 1163, the great Gothic cathedral had been a constant and gravitational center of Paris, holding time at bay. Before the fire it attracted some 13 ...

Begun in 1248, the construction of this Gothic masterpiece took place in several ... supervises the work of the Cathedral Workshop. The Cathedral Workshop – under the leadership of the Cathedral ...

In 1182, under the reign of the new king ... the history of this Gothic cathedral tells the story of France itself. Construction of Notre Dame de Paris began in 1163 on the Île de la Cité ...

Notre Dame cathedral, a treasure of French Gothic architecture ... and spiritual heart of the French capital. Construction began in 1160, under the instruction of Bishop Maurice de Sully.

The Gothic cathedral's construction began in the late 13th century, though it wasn't completed until the mid-15th century. While you're here, take time to explore the numerous examples of ...