Cathedral of St. Etienne at Bourges

If there's any buildings on my hitlist right now, it would be the Cathedral of St. Etienne at Bourges. I discovered it's existence while doing research for a history essay and it's a place I'll have to visit at some point. Initially erected as a Romanesque temple, it was later remodelled at a larger scale in the Gothic style, and the construction of it spanned centuries.

The building itself if breath-taking, with its paired aisles that rise in height to support the high vaults, and one of the broadest Gothic facades in the world. The nave itself is striking in its height, which is also matched by the flanking aisles, an unusual solution that allows an even longer view towards the altar. Thanks to this, the spatial effect is one of breadth and expansiveness.

Guess it's time to start saving up for next summer!