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  • York Minster York, England 1220-1472

    The largest cathedral in England, York Minster incorporates all the stages of English Gothic architecture and contains an impressive collection of medieval stained glass - its largest window is the size of a tennis court.

  • Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France 1140-1260

    One of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture, Chartres Cathedral (1140-1260) is almost perfectly preserved in its original medieval design, from innovative Gothic architecture to extensive portal sculptures and stained glass.

  • Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, England 1118-1238

    Originally an abbey church, Peterborough Cathedral is a Norman and Gothic building featuring an unusual triple facade, a rare medieval painted ceiling, magnificent fan vaulting, and the tomb of Catherine of Aragon.

  • Conques Abbey Conques, France c. 1030-1120

    Nestled in the hills of southwest France, the picturesque village of Conques is home to a magnificent Romanesque abbey church, rich with sculpture. There is also a medieval treasury.

  • Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux Cathedral Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, France c. 1120-1220

    Constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries over a 6th-century bishop's tomb, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux Cathedral is a small Provençal Romanesque church containing interesting medieval murals, mosaics, and sculptures.

  • Torcello Cathedral Venice, Italy 639; enlarged 1008

    Founded in 639 and rebuilt in 1008, Torcello Cathedral is the oldest church in the Venetian lagoon and the main reason for a visit to Torcello Island. Inside is an important collection of Byzantine mosaics.

  • Abbaye aux Dames Caen, France 1063

    The “Ladies' Abbey” in Caen was founded by Queen Mathilda, wife of William the Conqueror, in 1063. Its church, La Trinité, is a fine example of early Norman architecture.

  • St. Matthias Abbey Trier, Germany 1148

    This fine 12th-century church, part of an active Benedictine abbey, houses the relics of St. Matthias, the apostle who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. It is still visited by many pilgrims.

  • Münster Cathedral Münster, Germany

    Münster's attractive cathedral was built in the Transitional style of the early 13th century. It boasts a porch filled with medieval sculptures, a nave with only two bays, and a magnificent astrological clock.

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