You know what I have discovered recently? I really have an
appreciation for different types of architecture. I would be wondering around
the city and just casually look up to see what’s around me. I am definitely not
an expert in architecture in any form or manner but I just love looking at how
each city’s architecture has evolved over time. So, why not explore Venetian architecture!
While doing some research, I came across an interesting type
of Architecture called Gothic Architecture. I know what you’re thinking – dark
colours and haunted houses. But, it’s the complete opposite to that!
It originated from Paris in the 13th Century
before arriving in Venice by the 14th Century. If you look at the
windows of some of the buildings around Venice, they have an arch that comes to
a tapered point – that’s Gothic Architecture! I believe a lot of these windows
are elongated to bring in more light to the buildings. It has been said that
may have been borrowed from Islamic architecture, which was inspired by the Moorish
Spain.
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| Doge's Palace Credit: Encyclopædia Britannica |
Although you may spot these windows in other countries around Europe like France and Germany, the Venetian designs differ slightly in the sense that they tend to have an arch (a tear drop shape). One of the reasons in having this type of design is to elevate some of the thrust and in turn have thinner columns or piers to support these arches.
You can see this type of architecture at Doge’s Palace and St Mark's Basilica! Although they are popular tourist attractions, people can easily overlook their Architectural history. I think I might hunt around for tour about this when I do go!
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