Flying buttresses act the same way ancient Roman columns did, countering the horizontal force of the arch. They also provide for more ground area underneath: more worshippers could fit into a church ...

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 ...

An immense cathedral dominates the city of Évora, in Portugal. Dating back to the 12th century, it is an architectural masterpiece combining Romanesque and Gothic styles.

An ambitious condominium project in Saint John appears to have run out of steam, as Gothic Arches has been listed for sale once again. The imposing stone structure was built as a church in 1882 ...

Gothic gardens also often include architectural features such as wrought-iron gates, gothic arches and gazebos. These ...