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PMR629-08 
 Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the Carolingian "Torhalle" or "King's Hall" (ca. 800 AD) is the only complete building which remains of the great abbey, founded in 774. The facade is decorated with sandstone marquetry in red and white, and the column capitals are probably Roman (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site) 
 Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic

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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
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PMR629-08
Upload Date: 2012-11-11 08:24:11
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Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the Carolingian "Torhalle" or "King's Hall" (ca.

800 AD) is the only complete building which remains of the great abbey, founded in 774. The facade is decorated with sandstone marquetry in red and white, and the column capitals are probably Roman (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site)
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic