Sentences with phrase «gothic cathedral known»
Our last stop was Siena, where we visited the beautiful gothic cathedral known as the Siena Duomo, strolled through the famous Piazza del Campo in the heart of the city, then explored the winding city streets on our own.
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Chartres France is best known for its impressive Chartres Gothic Cathedral, one of the Grandes Cathédrales de France and (like Amiens Cathedral or Saint Denis Basilica - Cathedral) an important milestone in the evolution of Gothic Cathedrals in Europe.
Siena is known to be the «Medieval Heart of Tuscany,» home to more beautiful Gothic cathedrals, towers, and piazzas than you could possibly see in the time of your visit.
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.
In Rouen, best known as the home of Joan of Arc, you'll go on a guided walk through the medieval quarter and visit the gothic cathedral, once the tallest building in the world.
In Rouen, best known as the home of Joan of Arc, you'll go on a guided walk through the medieval quarter and visit the gothic Rouen Cathedral — once the tallest building in the world.
You see the cathedral, known as Le Seu - built in the attractive Catalan Gothic style that was started in 1229, but was only completed in 1601.
On this affordable tour of Britain and Ireland, stop in some historic towns, including Oxford, home to some of England's most famous colleges; Durham, a medieval city with its cathedral, built in 1093, and castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; York, England's most complete medieval city with its cobbled streets and the magnificent York Minster, England's largest gothic cathedral; Stratford - upon - Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare; Chester, where a walking tour highlights its Roman remains and black and white half - timbered buildings; Adare, founded in medieval times and known today as one of Ireland's prettiest villages; and Bath, known for the excavations of Roman baths used for bathing and socializing 2,000 years ago.
It's best known for its huge Gothic cathedral, the biggest in Europe.
During your trip to Mallorca, visit the largest Gothic rosette in the world, known as La Seu, located in the cathedral.
The early modern sculptor, famously known for The Kiss (ca. 1882) and other sensual and organic depictions of the human form, was enamored with spired and buttressed French Gothic cathedrals.