Gothic churches are something you'll see all over the place in older parts of the world. That includes cities all over Europe. What I love about them is the incredible amount of detail they contain. I mean, can you even imagine the time it would take to make something so gorgeous? Take a peek at these Gothic churches and you may just know where you want to go for your next vacation.
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Look up
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There is nothing more awe inspiring than standing in front of Gothic churches and looking up.
Washington National Cathedral
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I've been here and I can tell you that it is even more breathtaking on the inside.
Light Show
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The light show at this cathedral makes it a one of a kind sight that I guarantee you'll never see anywhere again.
The Cathedral of St. Peter
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This one isn't as elaborate as many of the other Gothic churches, but there's still something beautiful in its simplicity.
Cologne, Germany
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There is so much history that goes along with this cathedral in Germany.
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Budapest, Hungary
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Check out all the detail created by the brick work on this cathedral.
LATER FRENCH GOTHIC
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I can't get over all the great details that this cathedral in France has. It must have taken so long!
Spires at Dusk
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What a sight to see. This would make the most epic photograph in your collection.
Westminster Abbey, London
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Sadly, this one was closed when I visited London, but the outside is completely awe inspiring so it wasn't a total loss.
St.Patrick Cathedral in Dublin
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I think that Ireland has some of the most gorgeous Gothic architecture anywhere in the world.
Kylemore, Ireland
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See what I mean? Here's another great example of an Irish Gothic church.
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Amiens Cathedral
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What a beautiful church! I love all the spires.
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Wells Cathedral
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If you ever find yourself in Somerset, England, make sure you pay a visit to this cathedral. You won't be sorry, I promise!
Hidden Gem
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Can you imagine taking a hike through the woods and happening upon this? It's beautiful, isn't it?
Moss on the Sides
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I love the look of a building when moss starts to creep its way up the sides.
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Historic Church of St. Patrick
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This is probably one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the United States. It's located in Toledo, Ohio.
The Duomo of Milan, Italy
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Nothing could be more Gothic than this, right?
LICHFIELD Cathedral
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The detail on this church is stunning!
STRASBOURG Cathedral
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This church is so beautiful that I really want to see what it looks like on the inside.
The Ulm Cathedral
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I'm Lutheran so I'd really love to go to Germany and visit this one.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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The white snow in the foreground just makes this church even more beautiful.
Freiburg, Germany
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Germany is definitely one of the countries with loads of Gothic architecture.
Notre Dame
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If you're ever in Paris, be sure to take a boat ride on the Seine so you can get a good view of Notre Dame from the side.
Las Lajas Cathedral
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There aren't even enough words to describe how wonderful this church is.
All around
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One of the things I love most about Gothic architecture is how it carries all around the building and isn't relegated to just the front.
What's your favorite Gothic church? After my trip to Paris, I have to say that Notre Dame ranks right up there for me. I know - cliche, right? But there must be a reason it's so popular. Have you ever visited any of the ones on this list?
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