Arquitectura y Construcción - Medieval Architecture

the ornamental stonework or decorative patterns of interlacing shapes and lines, typically found in Gothic architecture

tracería, ornamentación

an enclosed courtyard or garden, typically surrounded by buildings or walls

patio, jardín cerrado

a decorative protruding knob or ornament found at the intersection of ribs in vaulted ceilings or at the center of a ceiling or arch

bóveda, bóveda decorativa

a decorative or functional vessel for holding burning material, used for lighting purposes

candelero, antorcha

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

contrafuerte

the semi-circular or triangular space enclosed by the lintel and arch above a doorway, often decorated with sculptural reliefs or intricate designs

tímpano

a decorative architectural feature commonly found in Gothic architecture, characterized by a fan-like pattern of interlocking stone ribs or wooden beams that create intricate vaulted ceilings or window designs

tracería en abanico, tracerea en fan

a small tower attached on top of a castle, large building, or wall

torrecilla

a low wall with alternating raised sections and indentations built along the top of a fortified structure for defensive purposes

merlón, batiente

an architectural feature commonly found in medieval fortifications, consisting of openings or holes in the floor or wall that allowed defenders to drop projectiles or pour boiling substances on attackers below

machiquelación, machiquelaje

a chamber or compartment in a tower or building where bells are stored or rung

campanario, torre de campanas

a narrow vertical opening in medieval fortifications for shooting arrows

saetera, rendija de tiro

a temporary wooden fence or barricade erected for protection or construction purposes

tablero de obra, valla temporal

a small, decorative structure with windows that allow light to enter and illuminate the surrounding area

linterna, farolillo

a small, turret-like structure typically found on the corners or edges of a fortified building, often used for observation or defense

bastión, torreta

a tall structure designed to house and ring bells, serving as a prominent architectural feature and often associated with religious or civic buildings

campanario, torre de campanas

a designated space or building where guards or sentries are stationed to perform security duties and maintain surveillance over a specific area or entrance

sala de guardia, cuartel de guardia

a fortified structure or building that serves as an entrance or gateway to a larger complex, such as a castle or estate, often featuring defensive features such as towers, walls, and gates

casa de portería, fortaleza de entrada

a wide and deep hole, often filled with water, that is dug around a castle and used as an extra protection against attack of enemies

foso

a defensive fortification or rampart that is positioned in front of or outside the main fortification, providing an additional layer of protection and serving as a barrier against enemy attacks

contraguardia, murillo de defensa

a sloping earthwork or artificial slope in front of a fortification or defensive structure, designed to protect it from direct enemy fire and to make it more difficult for attackers to approach

glacis, pendiente defensiva

a raised walkway or path built along the top of a defensive wall or fortification, allowing guards to patrol and monitor the perimeter for potential threats

camino de ronda, pasarela de vigilancia

an outwork fortification that is shaped like a horn or crescent and is typically located in front of a main fortification or entrance

obra de defensa, fortificación en forma de cuerno

the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification

torre del homenaje, muro fuerte

a defensive structure or system constructed to protect an area or position from enemy attacks, typically including walls, towers, and other defensive elements

fortificación, bastión

a heavy, vertically sliding gate or barrier made of metal or wood, typically found in medieval fortifications, that is used to control access to a castle, fortress, or other fortified structure

portón, rejilla

a fortified entrance structure for protection and control

barbacana, estructura fortificada de entrada

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

bastión

an opening or loophole in a fortification or wall, usually in the form of a narrow vertical slit, designed for observation or the discharge of weapons

abanico, ventana de tiro

a secure gate or entrance in a fortification or defensive wall that allows for controlled entry and exit, often used for sallies or sorties during a siege

puerta de salida, puerta de asalto

a triangular or polygonal fortification with a raised platform located outside the main defensive walls of a fortress, used to defend the approach and provide additional protection against enemy attacks

ravelin, baluarte

a tower located within the walls of a castle or fortress, used to provide additional space for soldiers or for storing weapons and supplies

torre cortina, torre de cortina

the point or curve formed by the intersection of two arcs or curves, commonly seen in the tracery of Gothic architecture

cúspide, punta

a large, grand room within a building, often found in medieval castles or palaces, used for dining, entertaining, and important gatherings

gran sala, salón grande

a decorative motif or ornament in the shape of a small spherical bud or flower, typically found in Gothic architecture

flor esférica, motivo de bola

a decorative architectural feature that involves creating a sequence of small projecting elements in a repeating pattern along the top of a parapet or gable

brattishing, ornamento decorativo

a decorative architectural element or design motif consisting of three overlapping circles or lobes, often used in Gothic architecture and representing the leaves of a clover

trébol, motivo de tres lóbulos

a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes

ciudadela

a guarded dark underground space usually in a castle, used to keep prisoners

mazmorra

a tall structure or building used for observation and surveillance, often associated with defensive or strategic purposes

torre de vigilancia, atalaya

an old fortified castle that is surrounded by an outer wall and is located on a small hill

mota castral

a small gate or door, often found in the walls of a fortification or castle, providing a secondary or discreet entrance or exit

puerta trasera, portón secundario