Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781 - 1841)
Gothic Cathedral By the Water (1813) Staatliche Muzeen zu Berlin.
Under their stewardship, «Seven» is a decidedly medieval enterprise, darker in text and tone than
a Gothic cathedral by the light of the moon.
Not exact matches
The setting for the celebration of its hundredth anniversary is described in the Washington Post: «The soaring nave of the
Gothic - style
cathedral, pews replaced
by sumptuous tables, giant plasma screens, a light show.»
Even the remembrance of this journey's great milestones has the power of illuminating the present, as is vividly demonstrated
by Gothic catechetical windows through whose Old Testament scenes light streams into the cavernous interior of
cathedrals, infusing them with brilliant light.
Some of us have danced the Sardana in front of the
Gothic cathedral and a few have been to Montserrat and heard and seen the congregation rise and sing with tears In their eyes in memory of all those who died during the long dark night of oppression
by Franco and the Fascisti.
From Yoana Baraschi's embroidered medallion lace dresses to the chantilly lace of the Elsa Peplum
by Maeve at the top of this set to this lace style that I like to call
cathedral because it reminds me of the beautiful stained windows in Europe's
gothic - era churches, each style has its own look and feel.
The final section of this features a great set of hairpins that wind downhill with a fantastic view of Orvieto's skyline, which is dominated
by the incredible
Gothic façade of its
cathedral.
This gorgeous French
Gothic cathedral was begun in 1163 and was mostly completed
by 1250, which even though it seems like an extremely long time period for construction, was relatively quick for that time period.
We also took in the palace of Versailles, Caudebec's
Gothic cathedral described
by Victor Hugo as «a lace of stone,» the Benedictine monastery of Abbeye Saint Wandrille, Rouen (Normandy's ancient capital, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431), the high - society seaside resort town of Deauville, and lastly, pretty Honfleur, with its half - timbered homes, cobbled alleyways and patisseries filled with tempting «grand meringues,» chocolate éclairs and custard tarts.
Paris is ringed
by great
Gothic cathedrals, all zinging still with spiritual energy.
In Strasbourg, France, be amazed
by the red - sandstone
gothic cathedral with ancient murals and the fascinating astronomical clock.
Do not miss the breathtaking
Gothic Cathedral of the Assunta, the Norman palace built
by the Arabs in the 9th century and the baroque heart of the city.
This charming city was the island's historic capital, and has most of the region's cultural attractions, from a beautifully preserved medieval quarter crowned
by a
Gothic cathedral to a sturdy 17th - century fortress, now an interesting history museum.
Here, the past is fused with the present as its
Gothic Cathedral is surrounded
by narrow sidewalks flanked
by bars — either traditional or modern, and an endless series of shops ranging from idiosyncratic and family - owned to urban - chic and contemporary ones.
In Strasbourg, France, you'll be amazed
by the red - sandstone
gothic cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock.
Take the time to discover St Mary's
Cathedral, a
gothic monument listed as World Heritage Site
by UNESCO, as well as the Basque Museum, containing France's largest ethnographic collection about the history of the Basque country.
Inspired
by the
Gothic splendor of the nearby St. Stephen's
cathedral, the renowned French architect Jean Nouvel has created a steep tower built upon a glass base that contrasts against the silhouette of the old town.
Here we take in the Palais de Justice and Poitiers
Cathedral, a magnificent Romanesque and early
Gothic building built in 1162
by order of Henry II.
Dominated
by a striking 15th century
Gothic cathedral with a famous astronomical clock, Strasbourg has a wealth of narrow medieval streets, charming crooked houses and vibrant town squares.
Barcelona's mighty
cathedral sits at the heart of the
Gothic Quarter's warren of old alleys and squares, bordered
by the sea to the south and the tree - lined avenue of La Ramblas to the west.
Canterbury's magnificent
Gothic cathedral is one of these, and was the site of Thomas Beckett's controversial murder
by King Henry's men in 1170.
You'll find the Grand Hotel Central right
by the Barcelona
Cathedral, with superb views over the
Gothic district, especially from the rooftop pool terrace, where the infinity pool is.
The
Cathedral of Ávila is considered
by its age (12th century), along with the
Cathedral of Cuenca, as the first two
Gothic cathedrals in Spain.
Stretching between the Ramblas de Catalunya and Via Laetana, dominated
by the
cathedral and a basilica, the
Gothic Quarter is a treasure trove for any visitor who seeks extraordinary shops, exquisitely designed clothes, bespoke wicker furniture, colorful costume jewelry and just about everything else that smells of individuality and luxury.
MADRID Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado MuseumSEGOVIA Take pictures of the Roman aqueductAVILA Visit the walled townSALAMANCA Orientation walk; [LF] wine tasting, dinner, and overnight stay at Hacienda ZoritaFATIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the RosaryLISBON Guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos MonasteryAZARUJA [LF] Visit a cork factorySEVILLE Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, walk through the Santa Cruz quarterALGECIRAS - TANGIER
By ferry across the Strait of GibraltarTANGIER Panoramic [LF] drive to Cap Spartel, enjoy mint tea and biscuits; [LF] Moroccan show; guided sightseeing, visit Grand Socco squareCOSTA DEL SOLGRANADA Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife; a special dinner at a local restaurantTOLEDO Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the
gothic cathedral, and Santo Tom Church with one of El Greco's masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop
MADRID Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado MuseumSEGOVIA Take pictures of the Roman aqueductAVILA Visit the walled townSALAMANCA Orientation walk; [LF] wine tasting, dinner, and overnight stay at Hacienda ZoritaFATIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the RosaryLISBON Guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos MonasteryAZARUJA [LF] Visit a cork factorySEVILLE Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, walk through the Santa Cruz quarterALGECIRAS - TANGIER
By ferry across the Strait of GibraltarTANGIER Panoramic [LF] drive to Cap Spartel, enjoy mint tea and biscuits; [LF] Moroccan show; guided sightseeing, visit Grand Socco squareCOSTA DEL SOLGRANADA Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife; a special dinner at a local restaurantTOLEDO Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the
gothic cathedral, and Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco's masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop
A list of the greatest
Gothic Cathedrals in the World is going to be dominated
by the French greats: Notre Dame, Sainte - Chapelle, Chartres, Amiens, Riems and Rouen.
It has a charming and well preserved medieval heart, with narrow lanes and pretty squares, which is dominated
by an enormous
Gothic cathedral.
This fine
Gothic cathedral is beautiful and imposing, with twin towers and an impressive double doorway flanked
by the Apostles.
This beautiful city is part of the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela and hosts a
Gothic architecture masterpiece, Burgos
Cathedral, declared a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO.
This luxurious hotel benefits from an excellent location in the centre of Burgos, which is home to the Romanesque
Gothic Cathedral, declared World Heritage
by UNESCO.
While staying at Monclús Hotel, you will be able to visit the flamboyant
Gothic Cathedral from 1504 or its museum, containing a retablo (altar piece) painted
by Juan de Flandes, the court painter to queen Isabella of Castille.
The city's historic heart is an inviting web of narrow stone streets crowned
by a magnificent
Gothic cathedral, and its charming squares are full of pavement cafés and chic little shops.
Take a half day excursion to the fascinating city of Palma and enjoy a guided tour of the maze - like old town, which points out some of the most important sites and buildings, not least the landscape dominating
gothic cathedral, which features work
by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi.
Ciutadella, which was the Menorcan capital until the arrival of the British in 1714, preserves a beautiful medieval quarter crowned
by a
Gothic cathedral.
By renting a car or taking the public transport you will also have the chance to visit Palma's historic centre, with its traditional narrow streets and its magnificent
Gothic cathedral.
In fact, when traveling the landscapes of soft and beautified contours that map the features of Varga Weisz's figures, one is reminded of the monochrome work
by master sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider (circa 1460 — 1531),
Gothic friezes at the Rheims
Cathedral, or the physical perfection embraced
by Flemish painters, such as Rogier van der Weyden (1399 — 1464).
Gothic Revival homes are inspired
by the
cathedrals of medieval Europe.
Here's a visually stimulating art installation to get you through the day... This
Gothic - style cloister at St. Stephen's
Cathedral in France was created
by string!