Medieval architecture

The Aachen Cathedral, frequently referred to as the "Imperial Cathedral" (in German: Kaiserdom) of Aachen, is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe. Charlemagne began the construction of the Palace Chapel in 786. When he died in 814, he was buried in his own cathedral, and his bones are still preserved in a special shrine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aachen Cathedral"

The Borzeşti church was built by Ştefan cel Mare in 1493. The legend say that the church was dedicated to a child killed during the invasions of the Tatars. ...more on Wikipedia about "Borzeşti Church"

Byzantine architecture is the architecture of the Byzantine empire. The empire emerged gradually after AD 330, when Constantine moved the capital of the Roman empire to Byzantium, which was later renamed Constantinople and is now Istanbul. ...more on Wikipedia about "Byzantine architecture"

Gothic architecture is a style of European architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, in use during the high and late medieval period, from the 12th century onwards. It was succeeded by Renaissance architecture beginning in Florence in the 15th century. A series of Gothic revivals began in mid- 18th century England, triumphed in 19th century Europe and continued, largely for ecclesiastical and university structures, into the 20th century. The term "Gothic" was originally intended as a stylistic insult equated with " barbarian," but the term has since matured into a simple description of style. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gothic architecture"

The Koppelpoort is a medieval gate in the Dutch town Amersfoort. Constructed around 1425, the Koppelpoort is a sublime example of medieval defensive architecture. It is a combination of a land and water-gate and is part of the second city wall of Amersfoort, which was constructed between 1380 and 1450 AD. ...more on Wikipedia about "Koppelpoort"

Medieval architecture is a term used to represent various forms of architecture popular in the Middle Ages. ...more on Wikipedia about "Medieval architecture"

The Plan of Saint Gall is a famous medieval architectural drawing of a monastic compound dating from the early 9th century. It is the only surviving major architectural drawing from the roughly 700-year period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the 13th century. It is considered a national treasure of Switzerland and remains an object of intense interest among modern scholars, architects, artists and draftsmen for its uniqueness, its beauty, and the insights it provides into medieval culture. ...more on Wikipedia about "Plan of Saint Gall"

The Rock of Cashel, also known as Cashel of the Kings, is a historic site in Ireland's province of Munster, located at Cashel, County Tipperary. The buildings which crown the Rock of Cashel present a mass and outline of great complexity, rivalling other sites in western Europe. The complex has a character of its own, unique and native, and is one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rock of Cashel"

The church of Sant Climent de Taüll is located in the town of Taüll, in the province of Lleida, Spain. The church was dedicated in the year 1123. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sant Climent de Taüll"

Named after Saint Andrew, the Royal Burgh of St Andrews is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland, and the home of golf. It has a population of about 18,000, and stands on the North Sea coast between Edinburgh and Dundee. It is home to Scotland's oldest university, the University of St Andrews. ...more on Wikipedia about "St Andrews"

Timber framing is the modern term for the traditional half-timbered construction in which timber provides a visible skeletal frame that supports the whole building. The terms are in fact interchangeable. ...more on Wikipedia about "Timber framing"

In Romanesque and Gothic Christian church architecture, the transept is the area set crosswise to the nave in a cruciform (" cross-shaped") building. The transept separates the nave from the sanctuary, whether apse, choir, chevet, presbytery or chancel. The transepts cross the nave at the "crossing" (plan, right), which belongs equally to the main nave axis and to the transept. Upon its four piers, the crossing may support a spire, a central tower (see Gloucester Cathedral) or a crossing dome. ...more on Wikipedia about "Transept"

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