St. Maria im Kapitol: Exterior view from the north with the later east apse to the left
Date
Circa 1910
Location
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
In the 12th century the eastern part was vaulted, and the east apse was completely rebuilt in a Late Romanesque style. In the southeast corner of the ancient Roman town was a large temple precinct dedicated to the Capitoline Triad. About 690 Plectrudis, the wife of Pipin of Heristal, founded a convent there, its church making use of the massive foundations of the destroyed temple. After repairs or alterations in the 10th century, a large-scale rebuilding began in the first half of the 11th century (first altar consecration 1049, final consecration 1065). The church was built in a style found at that time only at Speyer Cathedral. In the 12th century the eastern part was vaulted, and the east apse was completely rebuilt in a Late Romanesque style. Around 1240 the nave was given Early Gothic rib vaults.
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