Romanesque Architecture of Germany

speyer cathedral

the romanesque period, 10th 13th century, characterised semi-circular arches, robust appearance, small paired windows, , groin vaults. many churches in germany date time, including twelve romanesque churches of cologne. significant building of period in germany speyer cathedral. built in stages 1030, , in 11th century largest building in christian world , architectural symbol of power of salian dynasty, dynasty of 4 german kings (1024–1125).

the cathedrals of worms , mainz other important examples of romanesque style. many churches , monasteries founded in era, particularly in saxony-anhalt. rhenish romanesque, example @ limburg cathedral, produced works used coloured surrounds. of particular importance church of st. servatius in quedlinburg, , luebeck cathedral, brunswick cathedral, trier cathedral , bamberg cathedral, last phase of construction falls in gothic period.

maulbronn abbey considered significant example of cistercian architecture. built between 12th , 15th centuries, , therefore includes gothic elements. in 11th century there began construction of numerous castles, including famous castle of wartburg, later expanded in gothic style.