You walk into a Gothic cathedral thinking it’s just another old church.
But what if I told you, it was once the most advanced structures ever built?
A place where light was engineered, sound was weaponized, and stone was used to tell stories.
Let me show you. 🧵👇
ALT Basilica of Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis. The Basilica of Saint-Denis is the first Gothic cathedral and the burial place of French kings and queens. Its innovative architecture marked the beginning of Gothic art.
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