Gothic Architecture contributes to Urban Growth Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that originating in 12th-century. Characteristics include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress. Is most familiar as the architecture of many of the great cathedrals of Europe. It is also the architecture of many castles, palaces, town and guild halls. Its characteristics lending themselves to appeals to the emotions, whether springing from faith or from civic pride.
St. Etienne, Bourges, France Begun mid 1190s
Sketch of an idea Gothic Cathedral Flying Buttresses
Stained Glass Windows
Inside of Gothic Cathedral