European monarchs and religious entities had a penchant for erecting massively elaborate and intricately beautiful monuments ...

From ancient Roman ruins to Islamic mosques, Gothic cathedrals ... the famous Spanish knight. The Golden Staircase and the ornate chapels are particularly impressive. The cathedral is a UNESCO ...

Amiens Cathedral, in the heart of Picardy, is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior ...