Cathedrals
Cathedral Maria Nascente of Milan in Lombardy (Italy)
What would Milan be without its cathedral or the Duomo as the Italians call it, the inevitable sightseeing monument of the city! I got the chance to see it …
The many faces of the Cathedral St. Jean in Lyon during the Festival of Lights
Magical light show in Lyon: There was an amazing display of lights on the Cathedral St. Jean in Lyon this weekend. The 7 minutes show marveled the many …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: Cathedral of our Lady in Strasbourg (France)
*This is Part 2. About the workers and finances: The cathedral of Strasbourg was financed mostly by the bourgeois. There was more money given than in any …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: Cathedral of our Lady in Strasbourg (France) Part 1
Since my last visit in 1998 to the cathedral of Strasbourg, I had been longing to go back. Finally over the Christmas holidays, I took the train from …
Glossary: cathedrals in the Middle Ages
Ambulatory: Part of the church behind the choir which holds chapels. Angevin: relating to the Province of Anjou- Region from 1154-1399 taken by the …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the Gothic Angevin or Plantagenet architecture
The Gothic Angevin architecture (Plantagenet Architecture) began in the Western part of France in the region called Anjou, more precisely in the town of …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the slowing down of cathedrals construction
Cause of work interruption Often construction remained untouched for long periods of time, explaining why it took so long to finish building a cathedral. …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: materials, tools, techniques
Thanks for instance to the writing of chroniclers like Father Suger (in Saint Denis Cathedral in France) and Monk Gervase (in Canterbury Cathedral in England), …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the Cathedral of Canterbury in Kent (England)
Even if you have not made it to the Cathedral of Canterbury, you probably still have heard of Chaucer's Canterbury tales or have learnt during your studies …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: getting to know the workers and their work
But who were these dedicated workers? First, there was the architect or maître d’oeuvre (French term utilized until the word architect was used, meaning …