I believe cathedrals were super ahead of their times with their detailed structures and large flying buttresses. Most cathedrals were very large and were placed in the center of the city almost as a "home base". The interior details such as stained glass windows and very detailed paintings and sculptures are not only for appeal, but to honor God. These big extravagant buildings were not just for the public eye but to praise jesus. I believe the designs of these cathedrals were so complex compared to other structures that were being built around the same time period. The italians and english, where most of the catholic community lied at that time, were also ahead of the rest of world when it came to technology.
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