The Gothic Age was famed for its towering churches filled with glorious stained-glass windows. The Gothic Age was famed for its towering churches filled with colorful light shining through glorious ...

During his general audience on Nov. 18, Pope Benedict XVI explained how Christian faith in the Middle Ages inspired some of the greatest works of art of all time: the cathedrals of Europe. Dear ...

MAINZ, Germany -- To reach St. Stephan’s in this storied city by the Rhine River, you have to climb. The hilltop Roman Catholic church overlooks the old town, reached on foot via stairs or ...

Over a period of nearly 400 years, many of Europe's most famous churches were designed and constructed using Gothic architecture, a style originating in 12th century France and first known as French ...

Catalogue of the Collection of Original Drawings belonging to M. Alexandre Vattemare, now exhibiting by the Artists' Fund Society, at their Hall, Chestnut above Tenth Street. Admission 25 ...

Editor’s Note: This post originally ran in 2012 and has been updated. You can read the previous post here. This stone church at 127 Kent Street in Greenpoint is not as modern as it may appear at first ...

New Jersey may be famous for its diners and shopping malls, but the Garden State also boasts of architectural gems. Its array of stunning Gothic-style churches, with their soaring spires and ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

The “arty pilgrimage” through Leicestershire has given her a chance to share and deepen her faith. As England loses a number of its churches and rethinks the role of church buildings, one artist is ...

The cornerstone of this Carpenter Gothic church was laid in 1871; construction concluded the following year. In 2001, master organ builder Martin Pasi designed, built, and installed the church’s Opus ...

New Jersey is home to several architecturally significant Gothic-style churches. These historic churches are characterized by features like soaring spires, pointed arches, and stained glass. Many of ...