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GOTHIC CATHEDRALS
Gothic Cathedrals were a type of cathedral that started in France. It son spread through Europe. They had pointed arches. They also had the rib vault, buttresses, including flying buttresses; large windows which are often grouped, or have tracery; rose windows, towers, spires and pinnacles; and ornate façades.
ROMAN CATHEDRALS
Roman Cathedrals were another type of cathedrals that started in Rome. The thick walls made windows in the style Roman had to be little and thin, so they did not comprimise the strength of the walls. Large gaps in the stone would weaken the support for the roof. Later Roman Cathedrals put clear glass into the windows as well. Roman windows were rounded on top.
