The Romanesque and Gothic St Mary's Cathedral, built between the 9th and 14th centuries, features impressive frescos, an 11th-century bronze portal (now at the Diocesan Museum), panel paintings by Hans Holbein the Elder and stained glass windows...
The Rathaus built by the City Architect Elias Holl between 1615 and 1620 is considered the most important secular Renaissance structure north of the Alps.
Erfurt’s landmark is the unique ensemble of both the Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary) and the Severikirche (St. Severus Church) that majestically dominates the cityscape.
Begun in 1200 in Romanesque style and completed in 1513, the Freiburg Cathedral and its 381-foot tower are the focal point of Freiburg's incomparable silhouette.
The historic Merchant's Hall, a symbol of the importance of trade in medieval Freiburg, is decorated with coats of arms and statues indicating the city's links with the House of Habsburg.
The famous Heidelberg Castle ruins overlook the Old Town. The construction lasted over 400 years and consists of ramparts, outbuildings and palaces in all styles from Gothic to High Renaissance. The two dominant buildings at the eastern and northern...
The Late Romanesque basilica was first mentioned in 1239. In 1398, it was replaced by a large church building with a Late Gothic nave. The chancel was completed by 1410, and the building of the nave took until 1441.
Continued construction of the...
Since the Middle Ages, the Prinzipalmarkt has been Münster’s main shopping street. The tall, narrow houses with their steep gables and arched arcades on massive columns were originally built by wealthy investors.
Building started mid 13th century, expanded in the 15th century in the style of the French cathedral style and the Marienkirche in Lübeck. Features include the astronomical clock built in 1472.
With its 355-foot spire topping the city skyline, the 13th-century Petrikirche marks the area where the town was founded. Its viewing platform affords a stunning view as far as the Baltic.
The Town Hall has been the city administration headquarters since the 13th century, a construction nearly 750 years old combining Gothic and Baroque architectural styles.
St. Katharine’s Convent was a Franciscan monastery as early as 1223. Following recent restoration and construction work, the church shows an interesting interplay of ancient and modern architecture.
The Marienkapelle (Chapel of St. Mary) at the market square is one of the most interesting late-Gothic Bavarian churches. Next to it is the Falkenhaus with its beautiful Rococo facade.
Recommended Reading
Gothic Architecture
Early Medieval Architecture
The Triumph of the Baroque: Architecture in Europe, 1600-1750
Cathedrals and Castles: Building in the Middle Ages
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