Cathedrals of the World

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A valuable resource for architecture students travelers and anyone interested in our religious heritage Cathedrals of the World takes an exciting journey through Christianity by way of its most impressive architectural creations. Starting with early Christian Romanesque and Gothic structures through the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the modern age this stunning compendium spans the globe presenting such awe-inspiring monuments as the St. Marks Basilica Westminster Cathedral Johnsons Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove California and Richard Meiers Jubilee Church in Rome. Each example was selected for its exceptional historical value aesthetic attributes and architectural significance.