Maria Laach Abbey

Exterior from Northwest

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View of Maria Laach's abbey church from the northwest. An exceptional example of German Romanesque architecture, the church was begun in 1093 and completed in 1177. The unique west porch (or "Paradise") was added in 1230.

1/22/08 3:02 PM
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