Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe that was predominant in the 11th and 12th centuries. The style eventually developed into the Gothic style with the shape of the arches providing a … See more

The distinction between the style of architecture now known as Romanesque, and the succeeding style of Gothic architecture was recognised as early as the 15th century, as demonstrated by some artworks of that period. Robert Campin See more

The general impression given by Romanesque architecture, in both ecclesiastical and secular buildings, is one of massive solidity … See more

The French term "romane" or the English Romanesque, meaning "in the manner of Romans", has been used to describe the architectural style of the Mediaeval era, preceding the more … See more

Buildings of every type were constructed in the Romanesque style, with evidence remaining of simple domestic buildings, elegant town houses, grand palaces, commercial premises, civic buildings, castles, city walls, bridges, village churches, abbey … See more

Origins
Romanesque architecture was the first distinctive style to spread across Europe since the Roman Empire. With the decline of Rome, See more

Plan
Many parish churches, abbey churches and cathedrals are in the Romanesque style, or were … See more