Some common elements of Victorian Gothic architecture include pointed arches, ribbed vaults, towers and spires, stained glass windows, ornate carvings and decorations, polychromatic material and color schemes, and asymmetrical floor plans. Other characteristic features include steep-pitched roofs, gargoyles, turrets, and elaborate entrances. Victorian Gothic architecture often incorporated elements of medieval architecture, and focused on creating dramatic effects and an overall feeling of grandiosity.
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