Gothic architecture developed in different regions across Europe with distinctive characteristics. Cathedrals were the most prominent buildings, making use of flying buttresses, rib vaults, and large windows to admit light. Their plans evolved from Latin crosses with ambulatories and radial chapels added. Town halls and palaces represented civilian Gothic architecture and had varying styles between northern and southern regions. French Gothic cathedrals emphasized verticality with three-portal west fronts and towers, while English cathedrals had extreme length and square east ends. Italian Gothic used polychrome decoration and symmetrical plans with few columns. German cathedrals had huge towers and spires, and Spanish Gothic was spatially complex surrounded by chapels with diverse influences.

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5. Architectonical elements Lancet arches Tudor Ogee Three-centered

6. Architectonical elements Windows Gablet Gargoiles Capital

10. Cathedral In the elevation it can be seen the aisles, over them the triforium and finally, the clerestory.

15. Cathedral Façade Lateral façade Apse Ambulatory Radial chapels Crossing Transept Spires Rose window Flying butresses Nave Clerestory Tribune Gargoiles