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Ermita Sant Jaume, Tuixent, Alt Urgell, El Cadi, Catalunya, Spain
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Vista do Parque da Alameda, em Santiago de Compostela, enquadrando a majestosa Catedral através da vegetação. Este local, além de proporcionar momentos de tranquilidade, é um dos melhores pontos para contemplar a cidade histórica, fundindo natureza e património.
O Batistério de Pisa, dedicado a São João Batista, situa-se na Piazza dei Miracoli, em Pisa, Itália, e é parte de um conjunto classificado como Património Mundial da UNESCO desde 1987. A sua construção, iniciada em 1152 e concluída em 1363, reflete a transição entre os estilos românico e gótico, com uma planta circular que atinge cerca de 54 metros de altura. Destaca-se pela cúpula em forma de cone truncado e pela rica decoração exterior em mármore branco de Carrara, incluindo relevos de Nicola Pisano e seu filho Giovanni. O interior é simples, mas notável pela sua acústica excecional, frequentemente demonstrada aos visitantes, com ênfase no púlpito esculpido por Nicola Pisano em 1260 e na pia batismal octogonal de Guido Bigarelli. Além do Batistério, o complexo inclui a Catedral de Pisa e a famosa Torre Inclinada, refletindo a ambição da antiga República de Pisa.
The Baptistery of Pisa, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is located in Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Italy, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Its construction, which began in 1152 and was completed in 1363, reflects the transition between the Romanesque and Gothic styles, with a circular plan that reaches a height of around 54 meters. It is notable for its truncated cone-shaped dome and rich exterior decoration in white Carrara marble, including reliefs by Nicola Pisano and his son Giovanni. The interior is simple, but notable for its exceptional acoustics, often demonstrated to visitors, with emphasis on the pulpit sculpted by Nicola Pisano in 1260 and the octagonal baptismal font by Guido Bigarelli. In addition to the Baptistery, the complex includes Pisa Cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower, reflecting the ambition of the ancient Republic of Pisa.
Imagem panorâmica da cidade histórica de Santiago de Compostela, captada a partir do Parque da Alameda, revela a majestosa Catedral, um dos principais destinos de peregrinação cristã na Europa e ponto final do Caminho de Santiago. Construída entre os séculos XI e XVIII sobre o local onde se encontram, segundo a tradição, os restos do apóstolo Santiago Maior, a catedral apresenta uma rica mistura de estilos arquitetónicos românico, gótico e barroco, com destaque para a fachada do Obradoiro. O Parque da Alameda, um dos maiores espaços verdes da cidade, é conhecido pelas suas vistas magníficas sobre o centro histórico, que inclui as construções graníticas típicas da Galiza e os telhados das casas da zona antiga, classificada como Património Mundial pela UNESCO desde 1985.
Panoramic image of the historic city of Santiago de Compostela, captured from the Alameda Park, reveals the majestic Cathedral, one of the main Christian pilgrimage destinations in Europe and the final point of the Way of St. James. Built between the 11th and 18th centuries on the site where, according to tradition, the remains of the apostle Santiago Maior are found, the cathedral presents a rich mixture of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, with emphasis on the Obradoiro façade. Alameda Park, one of the largest green spaces in the city, is known for its magnificent views over the historic center, which includes the typical granite constructions of Galicia and the rooftops of the houses of the old town, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1985.
Facade of the Duomo.
A Pisan-Romanesque triumph of blind arcades, open arcades and polychrome marble ornaments.
The cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary), is a treasure trove of Italian art. The facade is gray and white marble and features colorful marble decorations, while the main door is bronze.
The cathedral was designed by the architect of Greek origin Buscheto, at a time when the city was an independent republic and one of the Italian powers. The construction began in 1064, on the pre-existing cathedral dating from 1006. With the exhaustion of the predicted budget, in 1095 the works were paralyzed; however, continued by virtue of a grant from the Byzantine emperor. The consecration of the building was carried out in 1118 by Pope Gelasius II.
The main façade, which was only completed in the 13th century - has four picturesque rows of columns descending towards the sky.
Before entering the cathedral, note the three pairs of sixteenth-century bronze doors at the main entrance. Designed by the school of Giambologna to replace the original, wooden, destroyed (with the largest pate inside the cathedral) in the fire of 1596, the doors are fascinating. It is possible to spend hours deciphering the biblical scenes that illustrate the immaculate conception of the Virgin and the birth of Christ (central doors), the Way to Calvary and the Crucifixion of Christ, etc., and the Ministry of Christ. Find the rhino.
The front door of the Cathedral features numerous embossed decorations, among which there is a small lizard that traditionally brings good fortune to anyone who touches it. Therefore, many visitors rub their hands there, which is also done by many students hoping to do well in the exams.
Pont Romànic (s. XIII) / Puente Románico (s. XIII) / Romanesque Bridge (s. XIII)
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View of the westwork of the Abbey of Corvey, 873-885, Höxter. Germany,
Here is a surviving example of Carolingian "westwork" design.
In Architecture the word "westwork" discribs the tower-like western end of church, containing an entrance vestibule with a chapel over.
Sunset: Esglesia Sant Miquel d'Engolasters, romanesque church at Pla d'Engolasters on top of Andorra city, Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra, Pyrenees
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Pont de l'Estarell, historic romanesque bridge near El Serrat - Les Salines, Ordino parroquia, Vall nord, Andorra, Pyrenees
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La chiesa di S. Nicola di Ottana (Nuoro) sorge su un'altura dominante l'abitato dove precedentemente esisteva un più antico nucleo chiesastico.
Sede vescovile nel Medioevo, l' ex cattedrale fu consacrata nel 1160.
Come questa parte absidale, l’intera chiesa è costruita con trachite scura con sfumature blu/viola eccetto alcuni motivi ornamentali che invece sono in pietra rosata.
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Esglesia Sant Marti de la Cortinada, 12th century church at La Cortinada, Ordino (parroquia), Vall nord, Andorra, Pyrenees
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Esglesia Sant Miquel d'Engolasters, Pla d'Engolasters, Escaldes, (E-E), Andorra-city, Andorra, Pyrenees
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O interior do Batistério de Pisa, localizado na Piazza dei Miracoli, destaca-se pela sua arquitetura românico-gótica e atmosfera austera, marcada por paredes de mármore branco e decorações sóbrias. No centro, ergue-se uma pia batismal octogonal, obra de Guido Bigarelli da Como, datada de 1246, rodeada por pequenas bacias para o batismo de crianças e uma estátua de São João Batista. À esquerda, encontra-se o púlpito esculpido por Nicola Pisano em 1260, um marco da escultura pré-renascentista. A cúpula hemisférica do Batistério confere uma acústica excecional, frequentemente demonstrada por ecos vocais. Esta notável estrutura de planta circular, concluída no século XIV, é um exemplo significativo da arquitetura românico-pisana e integra o conjunto monumental da Praça dos Milagres, classificado como património mundial da UNESCO.
The interior of the Baptistery of Pisa, located in Piazza dei Miracoli, stands out for its Romanesque-Gothic architecture and austere atmosphere, marked by white marble walls and sober decorations. In the center stands an octagonal baptismal font, the work of Guido Bigarelli da Como, dated 1246, surrounded by small basins for the baptism of children and a statue of St. John the Baptist. On the left is the pulpit sculpted by Nicola Pisano in 1260, a landmark of pre-Renaissance sculpture. The hemispherical dome of the Baptistery provides exceptional acoustics, often demonstrated by vocal echoes. This remarkable circular structure, completed in the 14th century, is a significant example of Romanesque-Pisan architecture and is part of the monumental ensemble of the Fields of Miracles, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Sé Catedral de Lisboa, também conhecida como Basílica de Santa Maria Maior ou simplesmente Sé de Lisboa, é o mais antigo templo cristão da capital portuguesa e um dos seus monumentos mais emblemáticos. Construída em 1147, após a reconquista de Lisboa por D. Afonso Henriques, sobre uma antiga mesquita e um anterior templo visigótico, a sua fachada românica, com duas robustas torres sineiras e uma característica rosácea central, testemunha a sua história. Ao longo dos séculos, e nomeadamente após o terramoto de 1755, sofreu diversas reconstruções que lhe conferiram elementos góticos e barrocos, resultando numa harmoniosa combinação de estilos. Para além do seu significado religioso, onde se guardam as relíquias de São Vicente, padroeiro de Lisboa, a Sé é um importante ponto turístico do bairro de Alfama, frequentemente fotografada com os carris do elétrico 28 ao fundo, refletindo a sua integração na vida lisboeta.
Lisbon Cathedral, also known as the Basilica of Santa Maria Maior or simply Lisbon Cathedral, is the oldest Christian temple in the Portuguese capital and one of its most emblematic monuments. Built in 1147, after the reconquest of Lisbon by King Afonso Henriques, over an old mosque and an earlier Visigothic temple, its Romanesque façade, with two sturdy bell towers and a characteristic central rose window, bears witness to its history. Over the centuries, and particularly after the 1755 earthquake, it underwent several reconstructions that gave it Gothic and Baroque elements, resulting in a harmonious combination of styles. In addition to its religious significance, where the relics of São Vicente, Lisbon's patron saint, are kept, the Cathedral is an important tourist attraction in the Alfama district, often photographed with the tracks of streetcar 28 in the background, reflecting its integration into Lisbon life.
Spätromanischer Karner (= Friedhofskapelle und Beinhaus) aus dem zweiten Viertel des 13. Jh.s | Late Romanesque charnel house (= cemetery chapel and ossuary) from the second quarter of the 13th century
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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Imagine that the Tower of Pisa weighs 14,453 tons, 58 meters high, has six floors and 273 steps!
The Tower of Pisa, the quintessential symbol of the city, was conceived as the bell tower of the cathedral and is certainly one of the most famous Italian monuments in the world, characterized by the unmistakable elegance of its architectural structure as well as its particular inclination. Construction of the tower began in 1174 and lasted nearly 200 years.
The cause of the tower's inclination is the yielding of the ground (inadequate to support heavy weights), which began in the early stages of construction. In order to prevent the tower from collapsing completely while it was being built, it was decided to slightly lean against the structure, but this solution did not yield great results. The real restoration work of the structure took place in the 1990s, when the tower was closed because it was in great danger of falling.
Some years ago some renovations were made to the base of the tower and it became stable again.
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the top of the leaning tower.
Sunset at 18:09.
Esglesia Santa Maria, La Seu d'Urgell, Alt Urgell, Catalunya, Spain
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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Romanesque church of "La Seu d'Egara" . Terrassa. Barcelona.
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A view looking towards the church of l’Abbaye royale de Fontevraud, or Fontevrault -- Abbaye Notre-Dame -- in the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye (in the département of Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire region, in west-central France), from the main cloister garden, on a mostly clear day in mid-October (2016).
Founded in 1101 by Robert d'Arbrissel (1047-1117), the abbey was initially intended for both women and men but became an abbey exclusively for women. As its name suggests, for centuries it was associated with royalty, including abbesses with royal connections and other royal or aristocratic residents. Among the most famous was Aliénor d'Aquitaine, known in English as Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122?-1204), who retired and was buried there. Like many French religious establishments, in 1792 Fontevrault was suppressed by Revolutionaries. Napoleon I then established a grim prison on the site in 1804, which did not close until 1963, when restoration began.
Today, the abbey site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is open to visitors for daily visits, as well as hosting many cultural events. Of the main convent of Grand-Moûtier, the Romanesque abbey church, the chapter house, the refectory, and this cloister -- Cloître Ste-Marie -- survive. The south side of the cloister dates from the early 16th century and is Gothic-inspired; the other sides, including the ones in this view, were built in the mid-16th century, in a Renaissance style. The site also features elements including a hotel (in the former Prieuré St-Lazare / St-Lazare Priory); the gatehouse (ca. 1785); a converted 18th-century stables; the former homes of abbots and abbesses; a large medieval kitchen with "pepper pot" towers; three eating places (at least as of 2016); and gardens.
This location was historically in the Saumurois area of Anjou, near its borders with the Touraine to the east and Poitou to the south. Today, it is within the Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine (Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park) as well as the Vallée de la Loire UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(Information from: the DuMont Guide -- Hansmann, Wilfried. Loire Valley, translated [from German] by Russell Stockman (New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1986; DuMont Guide); the Michelin Châteaux of the Loire Green Guide (Watford, Herts., UK: Michelin Travel Partner, 2015 printing); and the French- and English-language Wikipédia / Wikipedia, both last consulted 2 October 2020. Eleanor of Aquitaine’s dates are based on US Library of Congress "authority record" n81007375.)
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A Concatedral de Santa María de Cáceres, situada na Plaza de Santa María, é o principal templo cristão da cidade e um notável exemplo da transição da arquitetura medieval para o Renascimento na Estremadura espanhola. Construída em granito entre os séculos XV e XVI sobre uma antiga mesquita, a igreja combina elementos românicos e góticos tardios. Destacam-se a robusta torre sineira de base quadrada, que faz parte do sistema defensivo do centro histórico, e a portada principal com um arco ogival emoldurado por colunas decoradas. No interior, abriga um retábulo-mor em talha dourada, várias esculturas religiosas de valor histórico e a venerada escultura do Cristo Negro. Em 1957, foi elevada à categoria de concatedral da Diocese de Coria-Cáceres, partilhando esta distinção com a Catedral de Coria. O edifício foi declarado Monumento Histórico-Artístico em 1931 e, por sua importância, insere-se no conjunto classificado como Património Mundial pela UNESCO.
The Co-cathedral of Santa María de Cáceres, located in the Plaza de Santa María, is the main Christian temple in the city and a remarkable example of the transition from medieval architecture to the Renaissance in Spanish Extremadura. Built in granite between the 15th and 16th centuries on an old mosque, the church combines Romanesque and late Gothic elements. The robust square-based bell tower, which is part of the historic center's defensive system, and the main portal with an ogival arch framed by decorated columns stand out. Inside, it houses a main altarpiece in gilded carving, several religious sculptures of historical value and the venerated sculpture of the Black Christ. In 1957, it was elevated to the category of co-cathedral of the Diocese of Coria-Cáceres, sharing this distinction with the Cathedral of Coria. The building was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931 and, due to its importance, is part of the group classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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the ancient history of Milan, between religion and legend, for a precious piece of ancient architecture...
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One of the most ancient churches in Milan, it was built by St. Ambrose in 379–386, in an area where numerous martyrs of the Roman persecutions had been buried. The first name of the church was in fact Basilica Martyrum.
When St. Ambrose arrived in Milan, the local churches were in conflict with each other over the conflict between Arianism and the Nicene Creed as well as numerous local issues. He was firmly in support of the Nicene side of the conflict, and wanted to make northern Italy into a pro-Rome stronghold. He did this through both preaching and construction. He built three or four churches surrounding the city; Basilica Apostolorum (now San Nazaro in Brolo), Basilica Virginum (now San Simpliciano), and Basilica Martyrum (which was later renamed in his honor). A fourth church, Basilica Salvatoris (now San Dionigi) is attributed to him as well, but may not actually be from the 4th century. These churches were dedicated with anti-Arian language and as symbols of the wealth and power of the pro-Nicene faction in Milan.
In the centuries after its construction, the edifice underwent several restorations and partial reconstructions, assuming the current appearance in the 12th Century, when it was rebuilt in the Romanesque style.
Initially, the basilica was outside the city of Milan, but over the following centuries, the city grew up around it. It became a center of religious life and a community of canons developed in the church. In 789, a monastery was established within the basilica grounds. The canons, however, retained their own community and identity instead of fading away. Two, separate, distinct religious communities shared the basilica. In the 11th century, the canons adopted orders and became Canons Regular. There were now two separate monastic orders following different rules living in the basilica. The canons were in the northern building, the cloister of the canons, while the monks were in the two southern buildings.
The two towers symbolize the division in the basilica. The 9th century Torre dei Monaci ("Tower of the Monks") tower was used by the monks to call the faithful to the monks' mass. The monks supported themselves, partly, from the offerings given after mass. However, the canons did not have a bell tower and were not allowed to ring bells until they finished their own tower in the 12th Century.
The monastery and church became a large landholder in northern Italy and into what is now the Swiss Canton of Ticino. On 4 August 1528 it was the so-called "Peace of St. Ambrose", between the noble and popular factions of the city, was signed here. In 1492 the Benedictines commissioned Donato Bramante, structural architect of St. Peter's Basilica, to renovate the new rectory.
In August 1943 the Allied bombings heavily damaged the basilica, in particular the apse and surrounding area. As a result of this a new building, painted in pink, was constructed to house the Abbott's offices and the museum.
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Cornellana & Esglesia Sant Pere, Alt Urgell, El Cadi, Catalunya, Spain
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O portal românico da Igreja de San Román, em Cirauqui (Navarra), c. 1200, exemplifica a influência mourisca através dos seus arcos polilobados. Integrada numa estrutura que funcionava também como fortaleza, a igreja, construída em pedra no século XIII e ampliada nos séculos XVI e XVII, apresenta uma rica decoração escultórica no portal e arquivoltas, com motivos geométricos, vegetais e figurativos (cabeças humanas, leões, grifos). Situada no ponto mais alto da vila, San Román constitui um marco paisagístico e histórico de Cirauqui, local importante na rota de Santiago, outrora servida por um hospital de peregrinos.
As arquivoltas do portal românico da Igreja de São Pedro, em Leiria, são ornamentadas com figuras antropomórficas esculpidas em calcário, que podem simbolizar pecadores em busca da salvação celestial. Esta ornamentação, rara em Portugal, reflete influências da arte anglo-normanda, possivelmente trazidas por comunidades britânicas após a Conquista de Lisboa em 1147. Características da arquitetura românica portuguesa dos séculos XII e XIII, as arquivoltas exibem uma decoração escultórica ao longo do arco, criando uma narrativa visual que tipicamente representa figuras bíblicas e elementos simbólicos da comunidade cristã medieval. Essa ornamentação demonstra a importância do portal como elemento de transição entre o espaço profano e o sagrado, funcionando como um instrumento didático e devocional para os fiéis. Localizada perto do castelo de Leiria, a Igreja de São Pedro, construída pelos cónegos regrantes de Santo Agostinho e associada à fundação do mosteiro de Santa Cruz de Coimbra, é um dos raros exemplares de arquitetura românica na região, destacando-se pela sua relevância histórica e cultural.
The archivolts of the Romanesque portal of the Church of São Pedro, in Leiria, are decorated with anthropomorphic figures carved in limestone, which may symbolize sinners seeking heavenly salvation. This ornamentation, rare in Portugal, reflects influences from Anglo-Norman art, possibly brought by British communities after the Conquest of Lisbon in 1147. Characteristic of Portuguese Romanesque architecture from the 12th and 13th centuries, the archivolts display sculptural decoration along the arch, creating a visual narrative that typically represents biblical figures and symbolic elements of the medieval Christian community. This ornamentation demonstrates the importance of the portal as a transitional element between the profane and sacred spaces, functioning as a didactic and devotional tool for the faithful. Located near the castle of Leiria, the Church of São Pedro, built by the canons regent of Saint Augustine and associated with the foundation of the monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra, is one of the rare examples of Romanesque architecture in the region, standing out for its historical and cultural relevance.
Maria Laach Abbey was built in the 11th-12th centuries in Romanesque architectural style, situated near Andernach in Western Germany.
No interior da Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, encontram-se capitéis românicos, ricamente ornamentados com motivos vegetais e figuras mitológicas, datando do século XII, testemunhos da mestria e devoção dos artistas medievais.
A Sé de Lamego é uma catedral de estilo predominantemente gótico, localizada no centro histórico da cidade de Lamego, em Portugal. Fundada em 1129, mantém a sua torre medieval quadrada original, mas o resto da arquitetura reflete modificações feitas nos séculos XVI e XVIII. A fachada principal, obra do mestre João Lopes (1508-1515), é do gótico final e apresenta um triplo pórtico manuelino.
No interior, destacam-se os tetos pintados no século XVIII pelo artista italiano Nicolau Nasoni, o retábulo-mor em mármore e talha dourada, e um claustro renascentista.
A Sé de Lamego está classificada como Monumento Nacional desde 1910 e é um importante testemunho da história e da arte religiosa portuguesa.
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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The beautiful cathedral, Bishops Palace and Gardens at Wells, Somerset, England. There has been a church on this site since 700 AD with the cathedral being built 1175 AD.
The beautiful cathedral, Bishops Palace and Gardens at Wells, Somerset, England. There has been a church on this site since 700 AD with the cathedral being built 1175 AD.
Capella Santa Maria de Josa, Josa, Alt Urgell, El Cadi, Catalunya, Spain
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O portal românico da igreja de São Pedro, em Leiria, destaca-se pelas suas arquivoltas decoradas com motivos esculpidos e pelas colunas encimadas por capitéis ornamentados. Esta igreja, construída no século XII, é um dos poucos exemplares da arquitetura românica na região, testemunhando a importância histórica e religiosa do local.
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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Rural winter: Esglesia Sant Cristofol d'Anyos, Anyos, La Massana (parroquia), Vall nord, Andorra, Pyrenees
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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St. Mary's Church is a Lutheran church in Sigtuna, not far from Stockholm, Sweden. It is a fine example of Brick Gothic architecture in Sweden.
The church was built by the Dominican order as their convent church, and construction began in the 1230s. The church was inaugurated in 1247, but was probably not finished until 1255, when archbishop Jarler was entombed in the church.
The church was built as part of a larger monastic complex. Of this convent nothing remains today; it was closed during the Reformation and the bricks used as building materials, e.g. at Svartsjö Palace and Venngarn Castle. The church is the only medieval church in Sigtuna to have survived the Reformation.
During the 1280s, the church was expanded and partly remade. No major alterations were then made of the church until a renovation in 1904-05. The church was again renovated in the 1960s.
The church is built of brick in a transitional style, between Romanesque and Gothic. It is the earliest known brick church in the area around Lake Mälaren. The church is built as a hall church with two aisles and a central nave.
Internally, it was decorated with frescos, some of which are medieval and some of which are reproductions from the 1904-05 renovation. Externally, the façade is decorated with blind arches.
A imponente fachada gótica da Catedral de São Lourenço, construída no início do século XIII, destaca-se pelo uso alternado de mármore branco e negro, característico da arquitetura genovesa. Esta catedral, consagrada em 1118, combina estilos românico e gótico, refletindo as várias fases da sua construção.
Os três portais ricamente decorados e a grande rosácea central são elementos de destaque, captando a atenção dos visitantes que passam pela Piazza San Lorenzo, no coração de Génova.