PUBLIC SITES:
- Gothic Architecture
- A review of an architectural style which dominated much of Western Europe for nearly four hundred years. Site maintained by Columbia University.
- Medieval Architecture
- Links to images of famous gothic buildings such as Notre Dame, Chartres, and Laon Cathedral. Site maintained by Boston College.
- Chartres Cathedral
- Great Buildings.com, Artifice, Inc., maintains this web site with images and information on Chartres Cathedral; includes drawings and a 3-D model.
- Images of Chartres
- Detailed images of Chartres Cathedral from all angles can be accessed at this online gallery by photographer Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton College.
- Beautiful Buildings
- Considered insidious during its time, Gothic architecture was attacked by traditionalists who felt that the old ways of building were the only ways that could be considered beautiful. Site maintained by the Catholic Encyclopedia.
- Gothic Architecture Image Exhibition
- Some beautiful images of gothic style architecture in both Europe and America. Site maintained by Earthlore.
- The Worship House of Kings
- Learn about the history of Westminster Abbey. This site includes panoramic views, an interactive tour, information on the Cloisters, the Nave, its stained glass windows, and much more.
- European Cathedrals
- Contains images of gothic European cathedrals. Site maintained by the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office.
- Canterbury Cathedral
- Take a virtual tour of this famous English cathedral.
- French Gothic
- Over 40 examples of French Gothic (early and high) architecture and relief sculpture can be accessed at this web site hosted by the University of Minnesota.
- Amsterdam Heritage
- Though the most famous of the gothic buildings reside in Paris, Amsterdam also maintains some of the most beautiful gothic buildings.
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