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PMR079K-17 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

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Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland

Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone