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New Light on Cathedrals and Gothic Architecture

Latest Stories about Gothic Architecture

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Explore the world of gothic cathedrals, churches and abbeys with intriguing stories, captivating visuals, and in-depth videos

Timeless Inspiration

In a world where social media is fast, fleeting, and temporary, LUX offers a haven of high-quality content about timeless masterpieces: cathedrals, the marvels of gothic architecture. Don’t forget to subscribe to LuxLetters, our monthly newsletter

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Are you about to plan a cathedral trip? We help you reach your destination with the best travel tips from insiders!

Light

is the beauty of the church.
The more of it there is,
the more beautiful the church becomes.

Abt Suger depicting himself in a stained glass window in St. Denis

Abbot Suger of Saint Denis (1081-1151)

THEORY

What is Gothic Architecture?

Gothic architecture is a style of medieval architecture that is prominent in churches and cathedrals. Some questions we’ll dive into are: 

We’ll explain it to you in this FAQ. If you prefer to get your information from decent books, check out this top-10 must reads!

ABOUT LUX

Our Goal: Saving Church Heritage by Inspiring People

I am passionate about cathedrals, and Romanesque and Gothic architecture in general. I’d like my children and their children to enjoy these medieval marvels too. My goal is therefore to contribute to the saving of church heritage for future generations.

If you are as passionate as I am, just consider a small donation to maintain this website. Or read more about LUX first.

Beams of light come to the colored glass of the gothic Saint-Denis cathedral. One of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals and birthplace of gothic architecture.
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