Watching the Royal Wedding today I was in awe of the architecture of Westminster Abbey, an English Gothic Church founded in 960. According to the church's website, the abbey is "a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles and other artifacts". The beautiful icons, elaborate altarpieces and ornate decorations were constructed with attention to each and every detail.
Romanesque and Gothic architecture has regional variations. English Gothic Architecture is detailed on www.smarthistory.com. Gothic architecture is built TALL to allow for LIGHT to enter. It is a tall and slim church structure with pointed arches, ribbed vaults and stained glass windows. Gothic churches were large enough to allow for the growing number of faithful to be included within the building.
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Westminster Abbey is considered one of the world's most famous examples of Gothic architecture. It is a famous attraction for tourist.. The recently held royal wedding was the prime example of medieval Gothic architecture.
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