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Gothic Sites

Below is an illustrated index of the 175 Gothic sites profiled on Sacred Destinations so far. For photo credits, please see corresponding articles.



Featured Gothic Sites

  • Aachen Cathedral
    Aachen, Germany
    Commissioned by Charlemagne in 786 AD, Aachen's cathedral is the oldest in Northern Europe and contains several holy relics.
  • Oude Kerk
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Located alongside a canal in the Red Light District, the Oude Kerk is the oldest monument in Amsterdam, dating from 1250. Inside it has painted wooden ceilings, box pews and choir stalls with misericords.
  • Basilica di San Francesco
    Assisi, Italy
    Filled with spectacular frescoes by Giotto, this church is Assisi's crowning glory. It is a place of pilgrimage for Francis devotees and art lovers alike.

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