Saint-Denis, as well as other Early Gothic churches like Sens Cathedral and Senlis ... seven centuries before the pointy architecture came around. The Italian theorists were trying to disrespect ...

European monarchs and religious entities had a penchant for erecting massively elaborate and intricately beautiful monuments ...

Taking the train from Rome to Naples, you’ll find yourself in a city with a unique charm and energy. Naples is home to the ...

Altered throughout the centuries since its inception, the cathedral demonstrates Catalan Gothic architecture and features ... visit the cathedral's website (in Italian). Taormina and Castelmola ...

The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.

It took nearly six centuries to complete the Duomo, from 1386 to 1965, following a combination of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. Today, the cathedral is Italy’s biggest church ...