Famed for its architectural treasures, Barcelona is dotted with striking Gothic cathedrals, fantastical Modernisme creations and avant-garde works. Building first boomed in the late Middle Ages, when Barcelona was seat of the Catalan empire.
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Gothic ArchitectureThe Gothic style followed Mudejar architecture and fused European and Romanesque techniques. Its common elements are pointed arches, stained glass windows, gargoyles, thin walls, vaulted ceilings, and clusters of thin columns. Gothic Spanish architecture is found throughout much of Spain.