La Trinité

church, Caen, France

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La Trinité, located in Caen, France, is a significant example of Norman Romanesque architecture, dating back to the 1060s. It was founded by Duchess Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror, and she was buried there in 1083. The church, also known as the Abbaye-aux-Dames, escaped damage during World War II and showcases the solidity characteristic of Norman architecture, though it has undergone restoration. It stands as a testament to the Romanesque style, which flourished in Europe from the mid-11th century until the advent of Gothic architecture.12

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…churches of Saint-Étienne (the Abbaye-aux-Hommes) La Trinité (the Abbaye-aux-Dames) escaped war damage; both date from the 1060s and are fine specimens of Norman Romanesque. William the Conqueror’s tomb is in front of Saint-Étienne’s high altar, and the tomb of his wife, Matilda, stands in La Trinité’s choir. William’s remains were…
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…churches of Saint-Étienne (the Abbaye-aux-Hommes) La Trinité (the Abbaye-aux-Dames) escaped war damage; both date from the 1060s and are fine specimens of Norman Romanesque. William the Conqueror’s tomb is in front of Saint-Étienne’s high altar, and the tomb of his wife, Matilda, stands in La Trinité’s choir. William’s remains were…
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