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Updated December 25th, 2019 at 15:16 IST

Architectural beauties: Must see historical places located all over the world

Gothic architecture remains to be one of the most beautiful constructions in the world and rightly so. The constructions are located all around Europe. Read on.

Reported by: Surabhi Sabat
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Gothic Architecture refers to the architecture that was prevalent in the 12th to 16th centuries and revived during the 18th to 20th century. The gothic art can be identified whenever you see buildings with pointed arches, rib vaults, flying buttresses and stained glass windows. The gothic architecture developed differently amongst British, Spanish and German locations. Take a look at the top architectural beauties across Europe.

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The Cologne Cathedral

The construction for The Cologne Cathedral was unfinished for 350 years and that is why it took almost 600 years for the Cathedral to be completed. Cologne Cathedral is the largest gothic cathedral in North Europe. The spires of the Cathedral whose construction is inspired by the germanic gothic theme is also the second tallest spires to be built-in the authentic german- gothic style. The Cathedral has been damaged at two instances amidst the war but after expensive repairs (which are still going on), the beautiful Cathedral stands tall in Cologne, Germany.

The Cologne Cathedral: architectural giant

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The Cathedral Church of Milan

The largest Cathedral Church in Italy is located in Milan. The architecture also took 600 years to complete as it suffered major damages in 1386 and during WW2 that resulted in stalling the Cathedral construction furthermore. The building construction completed in 1965 and is currently the third-largest cathedral in the world. The highlight of the Cathedral is its beautiful spires, facade, and pinnacles. 

Gothic architecture: Milan Cathedral

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Notre-Dame de Paris

If you are somebody who was unaware about the Notre Dame Cathedral, might have heard of the recent accident that happened in the Cathedral in Paris. This Gothic architecture is a perfect example of French gothic themes and is one of the popular and largest churches in France and in Europe. The construction of this french gothic masterpiece was completed in 1345. Post the war damages the Cathedral was given a geometrical design to it after major restoration works. 

Notre Dame de Paris: Gothic Architecture

The Black Church, Romania

the Black Church is an important place of worship for the Lutherans. Located in Brasov, Transylvania (Romania), the gothic church is built by germans. Built between 1383 to 1385, the church remains as a tourist location for those touring Romania. 

The black church Romania: Gothic Architecture

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Published December 25th, 2019 at 15:16 IST

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