Sentences with phrase «gothic cathedral which»

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Drawing on an architectural analogy, he said, «The unity of a Gothic cathedral is not the static unity of a classical temple but a unity born of the dynamic tension of diverse forces which impel the architecture upward, pointing to heaven.»

Alonso now faces the daunting task of repairing a traditional Gothic cathedral, which has been closed to the public since the earthquake and which will reopen Saturday, even as repairs continue.

Because these transverse walls coincide with the large arches spanning the interior, they allude to the flying buttresses of classic Gothic cathedrals — which is a nice conceit.

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.

The cathedral's exterior has a Gothic portal which is ascribed to Giorgio da Como (1228).

These include the incomparable Minster, which is one of Europe's largest and most ornate gothic cathedrals, and the Shambles, a quaint street that has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages.

The city is also home to a selection of beautiful Romanesque churches, as well as its majestic Gothic Cathedral - which is the largest such cathedral in northern Europe and a UNESCO World HeritCathedral - which is the largest such cathedral in northern Europe and a UNESCO World Heritcathedral in northern Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy a panoramic city tour, which takes you past the Orangery, the European Parliament and Place de la République, then discover the area known as «La Petite France» on a walking tour which leads you to the city's Gothic cathedral.

Here, visit the splendid gothic cathedral, which was once the world's tallest building and the subject of a series of Claude Monet's paintings, just like the water garden in Giverny, depicted in some of his most famous canvases.

Among them is the handsome Gothic cathedral, the outstanding Es Baluard museum of contemporary art, which is set in a 16th - century fortress, a slew of dainty Modernista mansions, and the splendid Royal Palace of La Almudaina.

The ancient streets of the historic quarter wind around a handsome Gothic cathedral, which overlooks the sea front.

These include the incomparable Minster, which is one of Europe's largest and most ornate Gothic cathedrals, and the Shambles, a quaint street of cobbled streets and beautiful, overhanging, timber - framed houses that has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages.

This cathedral, which sits at the center of Barcelona's gothic quarter, is the city's gothic masterpiece.

The plaza is also home to Segovia's cathedral, which was the last Gothic cathedral to be built in Spain and one of the last to be built in all of Europe.

It is a small place and you can go there on a few - hour long excursion during which you can visit an incredible Gothic cathedral where Danish monarchs are buried.

On Menorca's east coast lies Mahon, the capital since 1721, which has a great Gothic cathedral, many elegant 18th century mansions and fine churches.

During the tour you see landmarks such as the magnificent Minster, which is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe.

It has a charming and well preserved medieval heart, with narrow lanes and pretty squares, which is dominated by an enormous Gothic cathedral.

Apart from the endless Puszta, or the Pannonian Steppe, where csikosok — Hungary's sturdy cowboys — still ride, Hungary possesses a number of charming cathedrals, renowned spa culture, medieval castles and numerous cities, which boast some of the finest Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

The spectacular Gothic cathedral, which overlooks the waterfront, is one of the most striking monuments, but you could also visit the Royal Palace and a clutch of interesting museums.

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.

Notre Dame Cathedral — An iconic landmark which boasts some of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world

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.

He has a profound fascination with Gothic architecture, particularly cathedrals, which he sees as a metaphor for the human desire for spirituality.

Francis's depiction of the shifting effects of light and large patches of pure, glowing color recall both the effects of stained - glass windows in Gothic cathedrals and Paul Cézanne's watercolors, in which he attempted to «draw with color.»

New wings are added like the flying buttresses of Gothic cathedrals at Tate Modern, which already has around 5 million visitors a year, and in New York, where the Met celebrates its modern and contemporary art holdings with its move into a Marcel Breuer - designed building on Madison Avenue and 75th Street.