Medieval architecture

Medieval architecture is architecture common in Medieval Europe.

Types

Religious architecture

The Latin cross plan, common in medieval ecclesiastical architecture, takes the Roman basilica as its primary model with subsequent developments. It consists of a nave, transepts, and the altar stands at the east end (see Cathedral diagram). Also, cathedrals influenced or commissioned by Justinian employed the Byzantine style of domes and a Greek cross (resembling a plus sign), with the altar located in the sanctuary on the east side of the church.

Military architecture

Surviving examples of medieval secular architecture mainly served for defense. Castles and fortified walls provide the most notable remaining non-religious examples of medieval architecture. Windows gained a cross-shape for more than decorative purposes, they provided a perfect fit for a crossbowman to safely shoot at invaders from inside. Crenellated walls (battlements) provided shelters for archers on the roofs to hide behind when not shooting invaders

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Flamingo Land Resort, Yorkshire ... Warwick Castle, Warwick ... With entrance just £22 for the entire day, visitors can immerse themselves in the medieval castle, built in 1068. It’s not just architectural beauty, however ... Drayton Manor, Staffordshire ... .
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... arts, architecture and natural beauty ... Wrocław is the historic capital of Lower Silesia, the center of south-western Poland, with numerous architectural masterpieces and imposing medieval churches.
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The Times of India 24 Mar 2025
Its design incorporates some imaginative architectural elements like uniquely shaped roofs, vibrant colors and intricate detailing.Looking at this Windmill, one would feel it belongs to the storybook.
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Tihany Monastery’s Renovation Enriches Our History

Hungary Today 24 Mar 2025
said the politician ... After the mass and the blessing of the Royal Cript, Jeromos Mihályi, Prior of Tihany, spoke about the burial place of King Andrew I as one of the most important, intact holy places of Hungarian medieval history and architecture.
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The 7 hottest new hotels to book in Italy this summer

Canoe 22 Mar 2025
In July, Ostuni, a village in Puglia known for its medieval architecture and winding cobblestone streets, will get its first hotel of note just outside the city centre in a 14th-century palazzo.
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Cultural centre and museum to come up in BKC

Hindustan Times 19 Mar 2025
... important historical structures, weapons, textiles and costumes, sculptures, artwork, inscriptions, copper plates, ancient and medieval architectural remnants, and rare paintings by great artists.
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Maharashtra cultural centre and museum to come up at BKC

The Times of India 18 Mar 2025
The preservation of artefacts, important historical structures, weapons and weaving, clothes and costumes, reliefs and artefacts, inscriptions, copper plates, ancient and medieval architectural ...
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Another Italian town gears up to sell one-euro homes

RNZ 18 Mar 2025
mostly old, some dating back to medieval times with ... Petrucci defines his hometown's old district as "an open-air museum" where the architecture is a mix of medieval, gothic and renaissance styles.
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7 hottest new hotels to book in Italy this summer

Hindustan Times 18 Mar 2025
In July, Ostuni, a village in Puglia known for its medieval architecture and winding cobblestone streets, will get its first hotel of note just outside the city center in a 14th century palazzo.
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Iconic Palace of the Grand Master in Rhodes to Get a Facelift

Greek Reporter 14 Mar 2025
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is one of the most iconic medieval castles in Greece ... The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is one of the most iconic medieval castles in Greece.
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Catching up on Oregon’s updated regulation of architects | Opinion

DJC Oregon 14 Mar 2025
long overdue legislation that modernized the regulation of the practice of architecture in the state ... Registration Board’s Model Law and by statutes that govern architecture in other jurisdictions.
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Sicily in the summer: A culinary and cultural adventure under the Mediterranean sun

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Nearby, Taormina is the island’s most elegant town, with boutique shops, stunning sea views, and a mix of ancient Greek and medieval architecture ... A boutique indie rock festival in a medieval castle, uniquely mixing history and music.
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The Renaissance Genius, by Laurent Guyénot

The Unz Review 12 Mar 2025
Firstly, the Renaissance was indeed a profound break with the medieval order; it was almost the birth of a new civilization ... Not before the end of the 10th century appeared Romanesque art, our oldest surviving vestige of medieval architecture.
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India saw great architectural styles, Jain Architecture (early medieval times, with delicate marble carvings characterized by precision; Vesara Architecture (7th–13th century CE), with detailed ...
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Built in temple premises, 17th century mosque in Telangana on verge of collapse

The Siasat Daily 09 Mar 2025
Unfortunately, the centuries old architectural legacy of the Qutub Shahi dynasty was bulldozed ... A few more temples built in the medieval architecture behind the stepwell too had Shiva lingas inside them.
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