Monday, September 20, 2010

Cathedrals


Did you know we have a Gothic style cathedal in our own back yard?  The National Cathedral in DC has many of the architectural features of medieval Cathedrals! Visit this site to learn more.
http://www.nationalcathedral.org/visit/onlineTours.shtml

Also, St. Patrick's in New York is a great place to stop and see the architectral wonders that were common place in Medieval Europe.

Test your knowledge on the interior of a medieval cathedral
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/launch_gms_church_int.shtml

visit a virtual abby http://www.newyorkcarver.com/Abbey.htm
learn more about stained glass http://www.newyorkcarver.com/stainedglass.htm
and gargoyles http://www.newyorkcarver.com/photogal.htm,

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