Heisterbach by Gabriel_van_Dark
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Description
The famous basilica of Heisterbach was begun by Abbot Gerard (1195–1208), and consecrated in 1237 under Abbot Henry (1208-1244). Being built during the period of transition from the Romanesque round arch to the Gothic pointed arch, its style of architecture was a combination of the Romanesque and the Gothic.
Heisterbach, which had large possessions and drew revenues from many neighbouring towns, remained one of the most flourishing Cistercian monasteries until its suppression in 1803. The library and the archives were given to the city of Düsseldorf; the monastery and the church were sold and torn down in 1809, and only the apse with the ruins of the choir remained.
Comments (9)
helanker
Such a beautiful ruin. A little sad, but I do like so much old buildings like that.
mbz2662
Wow~ a great photo... would like to have seen it a bit larger.
mickuk50
i love that purple tinge on it beautiful structure and an excellent capture and find mick
RobyHermida
NICE.............
DennisReed
Stunning capture of the Past! Bravo!
Kuiski
A very beautiful ruins, splendid shot it´s fantastic! and well thanks for the information too.
Mousson
Fantastic composition and great colors!
DarwinsMishap
Oh...wow. Stunned; this is absolutely beautiful! You'd never get me out of those ruins if I had access!! Did you manip the coloring at all? Lovely shot!
mairekas
Amazing shot! Well done!