Between 373 and 500 A.D., European architecture moved from the rectangular basilica forms to the classically inspired Byzantine style. Heavier, stocky Romanesque architecture, with rounded arches and other Roman features, became popular between 700 and 1200 A.D.
From the Saint-Denis Cathedral in France to the Altneuschul (Old-New) Synagogue in Prague, Gothic architecture brought innovative new approaches to construction.
Follow this suggested itinerary for your own tour of France's most important cathedrals, with stops in Paris, Strasbourg, Nice, Rodez, Lourdes, and Chartres.
History, plans, and images of this medieval monastery.
Click on the architectural terms for definitions, illustrations, and even audio pronunciations. By Jane Vadnal.
The internet guide to Medieval fortifications of Germany, with photos by E.G. Kane.
From the Digital Archives at Boston College, sharp photographs of Romanesque buildings, mostly from France.
Official site dedicated to this Medieval church.
