During the Romanesque era Charlemagne heavily encouraged that individuals learn scholarly and of the arts, and schools and monasteries were established. The biggest influence and structure we see a lot of focus on is that of the Romanesque churches. Below is a list of features that they usually have:
- Semicircular Arches and Vaults
- Plans from the Early Christian Basilica
- Nave, Transept, and Apse modifies for better space
- Side Chapel added in the Transept
- Vaulting Present
- Multiple Aisles
- Better Illumination
- Larger Allowing more worship space
- Choir
The roofs of the churches are made of masonry, not the typical wood. The walls are painted in rich colors; Greens, Blues, Purples, and Gold. Also rich tapestries are used throughout the spaces.
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| Fontenay Abbey |
Fontenay Abbey, Pisa Baptistery, and Cluny Abbey are well-known Churches from the Romanesque era.
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| Interior of Pisa |
Something that thought was interesting is the fact that the Leaning Tower at Pisa is not a structure on it own but rather with the Pisa Baptistery!
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| Caesar's Palace |
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