Considered to be one of the masterpieces of Romanesque architecture, Saint Etienne was built under the rule of William the Conqueror beginning in 1067. Its simple and geometric facade highlight the traditional Romanesque style with the exception of the two spires which were a gothic addition.

Visit the website of Saint Sernin Basilica. Located in Toulouse, France, Saint Sernin is a quitessential pilgrimage church with extra large aisles and transepts to house the many pilgrims that visit the church. The hallmark of a pilgrimage church is its radiating chapels that hold one or many different relics belonging to the church.

Visit the link to see Durham Cathedral's detailed photos of its location on a cliff overlooking the Wear River. After the conquest of William the Conqueror in 1066, England experienced a new beginning in history, art, and architecture.

Located in Moissac, France, Saint Pierre is a 900 year old abbey church. Visit the website to see up-close photos of The Cloister and its fabulous Romanesque sculptural details.

Module 11 continues to explore the cultural evolution of Western Europe, but through the lens of the Romanesque period. Romanesque, meaning "Roman-like," was an artistic and cultural style that emerged in France in approximately 1000CE and quickly spread to neighboring England, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Primarily associated with the Pilgrimage, the arduous journey to landmark Christian churches to venerate sacred relics like the bones, hair, or personal item of any holy person, the Romanesque period is defined by the construction of huge Christian churches that could accomodate these pilgrims.

Discover the Bayeux Tapestry at the Bayeux Museum, located in Bayeux, France.