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Gothic architecture is a style that flourished in Europe during the High and Late Middle Ages. It is famously in the cathedrals, , and churches of continent. The style is characterized specific such as pointed arches, vaults, and stained-glass . Another key innovation was the flying buttress, an external support that allowed for taller buildings and thinner walls. These elements combined to create structures that were filled with light and gave an impression of soaring height.