Church of Saint Cyriacus

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Church of Saint Cyriacus

church, Gernrode, Germany

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Western architecture
Ottonian period
…the margrave Gero had the church of St. Cyriacus built at Gernrode. The two churches have wooden-roofed, three-aisle naves; but, in contrast to the Carolingian pillar basilicas, alternating pillars and columns have been used, and at Gernrode the side aisles are crowned by galleries. The two churches have both an…
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…the margrave Gero had the church of St. Cyriacus built at Gernrode. The two churches have wooden-roofed, three-aisle naves; but, in contrast to the Carolingian pillar basilicas, alternating pillars and columns have been used, and at Gernrode the side aisles are crowned by galleries. The two churches have both an…
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