7 Amazing Gothic Style Cathedrals in Europe

Cathedrals are among the most beautiful old buildings. Due to their location and importance in the context of cities, many are still in excellent condition, being major European tourist spots. In addition to the architecture, all the historical and cultural value of buildings make them very interesting places to visit. We here at Mega already talked about 7 of the most amazing cathedrals in Europe and now we separate 7 more that have predominantly Gothic style, as you can see below:

1. Milan Cathedral, Italy

Milan Cathedral, Italy

Milan Cathedral, Italy 2

Immaculately located in the city of Milan, Italy, the building is 108 meters high, which is roughly equivalent to a 38-story building. It is the largest in the country, the fifth largest in the world and had its construction started in 1386, being completed only in 1965. That's right! The sign indicating the beginning of construction is visible to this day.

2. Burgos Cathedral, Spain

Burgos Cathedral, Spain

Cathedral painting

Cathedral painting made in 1838

Located in the city of Burgos, Spain, the construction of this cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The works began in the year 1221 and continued until 1567.

3. Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, France

Nore Dame Cathedral

Nore Dame Cathedral 2

This cathedral is one of the most important in France in the Gothic style, located in the city of Reims. According to the history books, several kings were crowned within it.

4. Seville Cathedral, Spain

Seville Cathedral, Spain

Baptism Door

This cathedral is the largest in Spain and the third largest in the world, behind only St. Peter's Basilica in Italy and the Basilica of Our Lady Aparecida in Brazil. Construction of the structure, based on the Gothic style, began in 1401 and was completed in 1528. Given its size, it has 15 doors, each of which has a specific name, such as “door of baptism” or “door of pardon".

5. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Italy

Cathedral

Cathedral, baptistery and bell tower

Cathedral 2

Located in the city of Florence, Italy, this monumental work of art has as its annexes the baptistery of St. John and the bell tower, from which you can have a panoramic view of the city.

6. York Minster, England

York Minster, England

Great Window to the West

Great Window to the West

This is the largest Gothic-style cathedral in the country and is located in York City. Built between 1230 and 1472, it is known for the “Great Window to the West, ” the largest glass window in the world.

7. Chartres Cathedral, France

Chartres Cathedral, France

Chartres Cathedral, France 2

The cathedral, located in Chartres, France, was considered by UNESCO as the highlight of French Gothic architecture. Since it was completed in 1220, it has had very few modifications.