an internationally regarded scholar of medieval architecture. “Parisian limestone is very porous. It’s full of cavities that had collected 850 years of dirt, which was finally removed. The cathedral ...
Many of the cathedral's medieval manuscripts are kept behind a gate which the public are not allowed through It is believed the bible was created in Salisbury between 1240 and 1250. After going on ...
Cathedrals were elaborate and brightly coloured before much of the interior decoration and original medieval art was destroyed during the Reformation and the Civil War. During the Civil War ...
One of the most well-known pilgrimage sites in Canterbury is the tomb of Thomas Becket, the archbishop who was murdered by ...
The Piazza Grande, located along the historic Via Emilia in the medieval centre of town, was founded in the second half of the 12th century. The cathedral and the “Ghirlandina” tower appear as a ...
a slow-burn collective process that has drawn parallels with the construction of a Medieval cathedral. Although books of hours were common in the late Middle Ages, Très Riches Heures is ...
The festivities to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Lausanne Cathedral were officially launched on Friday evening. The ...
Dating back to the 13th century, the Toledo Cathedral is widely regarded as the best example of medieval Spanish Gothic architecture, and a must-visit stop for any architecture aficionado.
At first glance, Vicars’ Close looks chocolate box perfect. Linked to Wells Cathedral by a 15th-century tower and bridge, the ...
A stunning medieval bible in danger of being lost abroad is finally today on display after being returned to Salisbury Cathedral 700 years after it was made in the city by one of the greatest ...