I wish everyone a Happy Easter holiday.
Peeking through the shrubs is the westwork of the church in Reinhausen near Göttingen. This is the main church built by the counts of Reinhausen who also founded Helmarshausen Monastery. The church dates to the early 11th century and is a fine example of but lightly altered (the large windows are Baroque) Romanesque style
The church sits on a hill above the village of Reinhausen. There had been a castle on the same hill as well, but of that almost nothing remains.
The church celebrates its 1000 year anniversary this year and has undergone renovation. During that process, some murals and reliefs have been found, like the one below showing Christ's way with the cross, dating to about 1400.
I'll be away after Easter to visit some places in southern Germany. I'll be back at the beginning of May.
Happy Easter to you, dear Gabriele, and to your father! I'm looking forward to your posts when you're back.
ReplyDeleteThe church and the mural are both beautiful.
I love Romanesque churches. There is something solid and comforting about them.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! Have a good trip.
Thank you, Kasia.
ReplyDeleteConstance, yes that's the reason I love them too, even better than the soaring Gothic cathedrals. Luckily, quite some villages here still have those old churches pretty much intact.
These old churches are a boon to historians and authors alike. Wonderful reliefs of Christ.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you, too. May you have a wonderful trip.
Love the pictures! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, Gabriele! Have a wonderful holiday.
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