neo-Gothic
adjective
neo-Goth·ic
ˌnē-ō-ˈgä-thik 
: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the Gothic especially in literature or architecture
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Where to stay To immerse yourself in the history and design renown of the city, check into downtown’s Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, a 19th-century neo-Gothic former men’s club with its good old bones restored.
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Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
The manor house, with beautiful neo-Gothic architecture, was in a state of repair, reminding me of the classic shabby-chic look.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Their first digs, in 2018, uncovered both the foundations of the site’s original 13th-century castle—replaced by the current neo-Gothic mansion in the 1800s—and settlements from the Iron Ages and Roman period.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
At the Clemente, located in a historic neo-Gothic building dating to 1897, visuals arts in the galleries butt against a robust cohort of various theater groups, alongside several artist studios.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Feb. 26, 2025
The Loch Tay area of the Scottish Highlands has long attracted visitors in search of stunning scenery, outdoor adventure and a glimpse of Taymouth Castle, a lavish neo-Gothic estate that sits in the shadows of the green Grampian Mountains.
—Robert Ormerod, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The Joule The Joule (Forbes Travel Guide 4 stars) is in a former neo-Gothic bank building built in the 1920s.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison include neo-Gothic Parliament buildings in the heart of the capital city and reflect the prominent economic role Barbados played in the British Empire.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Sapphire Hotel Antwerp, Autograph Collection, a modern luxury hotel in the historic center that was once a patrician residence and later a bank headquarters, recognizable by the neo-Gothic turret in its facade.
—Nina Siegal, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
The manor house, with beautiful neo-Gothic architecture, was in a state of repair, reminding me of the classic shabby-chic look.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Their first digs, in 2018, uncovered both the foundations of the site’s original 13th-century castle—replaced by the current neo-Gothic mansion in the 1800s—and settlements from the Iron Ages and Roman period.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
At the Clemente, located in a historic neo-Gothic building dating to 1897, visuals arts in the galleries butt against a robust cohort of various theater groups, alongside several artist studios.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article · 10:09 min Learn more
Feb. 26, 2025
The Loch Tay area of the Scottish Highlands has long attracted visitors in search of stunning scenery, outdoor adventure and a glimpse of Taymouth Castle, a lavish neo-Gothic estate that sits in the shadows of the green Grampian Mountains.
—Robert Ormerod, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The Joule The Joule (Forbes Travel Guide 4 stars) is in a former neo-Gothic bank building built in the 1920s.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison include neo-Gothic Parliament buildings in the heart of the capital city and reflect the prominent economic role Barbados played in the British Empire.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Sapphire Hotel Antwerp, Autograph Collection, a modern luxury hotel in the historic center that was once a patrician residence and later a bank headquarters, recognizable by the neo-Gothic turret in its facade.
—Nina Siegal, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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