On April 4, 1942, the diarist Henry “Chips” Channon and a few of his friends paid a visit to Wells Cathedral—one of England’s early Gothic treasures—in the southwest county of Somerset. Having spent ...

From their towering arches to their stained glass windows, these architectural marvels took centuries to complete.

The inspiring and daunting austerity of the new Cathedral permeates every aspect of its architecture. Going against tradition and placing the main entrance to the extreme left of the facade, the ...

If you love architecture, today’s list is for you: 11 Biggest Gothic Cathedrals in The World. Gothic style of architecture was developed in France. The 12th century was the period of Romanesque style ...

Life in many medieval towns revolved around constructing a cathedral, a massive undertaking that took generations of work by everyone from artists and architects to prisoners of war. Work in ...

The Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk, England found an intriguing way to celebrate its medieval-era architecture—a 55-foot tall indoor slide, allowing visitors to get a close look at the decorations on ...