York Minster

Gothic architecture? Then on your next trip to York make sure you visit the York Minster. We’ve visited the York Minster several times and each time there seems to be something to explore that we missed on our last visit. The sheer size of the York Minster is mind boggling in itself, with the intricate patterns on the roof and the beautifully crafted stained glass windows. Now one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions, the York Minster has offered prayer for almost 1000 years and still

Tampa's oldest Catholic Church is Sacred Heart Catholic Church on 509 N. Florida Avenue in downtown Tampa. The Church is a beautiful Romanesque cathedral with a Gothic feel and detail. Built in 1898 this church is exquisite when entering the nave, a floor made of small mosaic tiles that lead you to a dome pendentive covered with beautiful paintings. Walking through the church it is easy to see the Roman influences as seen in the Anthemius of Tralles, Basilica of Maxentius, and Basilica of Constantine

The Gothic Architecture of western Europe served as a creative transition period following the great era of Greek and Roman influences. Beginning in 1140 and lasting until 1350, Gothic architecture, in an attempt to be closer to the divine, made structural changes that differed greatly from those utilized by the generation before them. These changes not only brought their followers closer to god but they also increased the structural support of the overall building creating a more sound foundation

The Chartres Cathedral was, mostly constructed between 1194 and 1220 in Chartres, France. While the construction of the Colosseum was 1,100 years earlier sometime between 70 and 72 ce in the center of the city of Rome, Italy Encyclopedia Britannica (2014). During the erections of these buildings, the architects not only desired to reach great heights visually, but also aspired to pioneer new techniques. This is why through innovation and experimentation there are several distinguishing characteristics

The cathedral has a ninety-two-foot-long nave and short transepts to the south and north. The east end is round. Since this building was made very tall in order to been seen from miles away, they use flying buttresses and ribbed vaults to help support the buildings walls. This skeletal system of supported allowed for large spaces of the cathedral to be free to put in stained-glass work. This stained-glass work is also said to be one of the most complete collections of medieval stained glass in the

During the early gothic period, the bishop of Paris started a project to replace a basilica with a new cathedral. His project evolved and transformed and after almost a century, the church was finished in 1250. Notre Dame in Paris has been standing for almost nine centuries, and is a monument to the times in which it was built. Part 1: Notre Dame extends skyward with its intricate façade, rising out of the ground with its four buttresses and three portals, each as intricately carved as the rest of

Take a look around, Campers! Notice anything familiar? That’s right, we’re back in Paris, France, but the Eiffel Tower is nowhere in sight. The year is 1345, and we’re standing on holy ground! Directly in front of us lies one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. It’s one of the largest and most well-known Catholic churches in the world – behold, the incredible Notre-Dame de Paris! Better known as just Notre Dame, this massive church is one of the first buildings in the world to use

There have been many different styles of interior design over the past including types of architecture, patterns, colour choices and shapes of the past. Starting in 1152 we see Gothic style with rich dark colours, a sense of luxurious grandeur including characteristics such as stained glass windows, ornate fireplaces and intricate detailing. (pic 1) This was influenced by Abbot Sugar, a rich French man who rebuilt the Church of Saint Denis and was known for his strong Gothic style. This carried on

Gothic construction, structural form in Europe that endure from the mid-12th period to the 16th period, especially a form of stonework structure distinguishes by voluminous area with the vastness of barrier changing by overlapped ornamentation. In the 12th through the 13th periods, achievements of manufacturing authorized progressively gargantuan structures. The rib arches, beams, as well as gothic arches were utilize as the resolution to the enigma of constructing a towering framework at the same

p. 8 Introduction It is wildly believed that coffee café seem to become a familiar feature of people’s life, especially in the United Kingdom. Most people seem to spend their tea time in café for meeting friends and relaxed themselves. York city is the beautiful city in the United Kingdom that many tourists tend to travel. Thus, there are a number of café in this city. However, lack of these café which open after 6pm at