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Wooden Churches of Southern Małopolska
The wooden churches of southern Małopolska are outstanding examples of different aspects of the medieval church building tradition within Roman Catholic culture. Built using the horizontal log technique that had been common in Eastern and Northern Europe since the Middle Ages, these churches were sponsored by noble families and became a status symbol. They provided an alternative to stone buildings in urban centres.
Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent
The castle, ancient city and fortress buildings of Derbent were part of the northern defense line of the Sassanid Empire, stretching to the east and west of the Caspian Sea. The fortification was built of stone. It consisted of two parallel walls, forming a barrier from the coast to the mountains. The town of Derbent was built between these two walls, retaining some of its medieval architectural style. The site had great strategic importance until the 19th century.
Maulbronn Monastery Complex
Founded in 1147, the Cistercian Abbey of Maulbronn is considered the most complete and best-preserved medieval monastic complex north of the Alps. The main buildings of the abbey were built between the 12th and 16th centuries and are surrounded by defensive walls. The abbey's church is mainly in the Transitional Gothic style and had a major influence on the spread of Gothic architecture throughout much of Northern and Central Europe. Maulbronn's water management system with its complex network of drainage systems, irrigation canals and reservoirs is very remarkable.
Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
The Geghard Monastery contains several churches and mausoleums, most of which are carved into the rock, and is the pinnacle of Armenian medieval architecture. The medieval complex is located in a scenic natural landscape, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley.
Episcopal City of Albi
Located on the Tarn River in southwestern France, the old city of Albi is a culmination of medieval architecture and urban integrity. Today, the Pont-Vieux, the Saint-Salve quarter and its church bear witness to the city's early development (10th-11th centuries). After the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar pagans (13th century), the city became a powerful episcopal city. The towering fortified cathedral (late 13th century), built of local bricks in a distinctive southern French Gothic style with typical red and orange colours, is the city's commanding point and demonstrates the power regained by the Roman Catholic clergy. Next to the cathedral is the huge episcopal palace, overlooking the river, surrounded by residential areas dating back to the Middle Ages. The episcopal city of Albi forms a coherent and homogeneous group of monuments and neighbourhoods that have remained largely unchanged over the centuries.
Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
The ancient churches of Mtskheta, the former capital of Georgia, are outstanding examples of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus, showcasing the high level of art and culture of this ancient kingdom.
Monastic Island of Reichenau
The island of Reichenau on Lake Constance preserves the remains of a Benedictine monastery founded in 724, which had a huge influence on the local spiritual, intellectual and artistic life. The churches of St. Mary and Markus, St. Peter and St. Paul and St. George were mainly built between the 9th and 11th centuries and offer a panoramic view of monastic architecture in the early Middle Ages in Central Europe. The frescoes in these churches bear witness to the impressive artistic activity of the time.