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General Information

Name in local language: Quirinus-Münster
Beginning of works: 1209
Completion: 1230
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Rib vault
Function / usage: Church
Material: Masonry structure
Architectural style: Romanesque

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Location

Location: , , ,
Coordinates: 51° 11' 57" N    6° 41' 36" E
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Excerpt from Wikipedia

The Basilica of St. Quirinus (German:Münster-Basilika St. Quirin ) also called Minster-Basilica of St. Quirinus of Neuss Is a Catholic basilica that was erected in the city of Neuss in the western part of the present state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany between 1209 and 1230. The basilica is one of the best examples of Romanesque churches in Germany. It has a strong Lombard influence but in principle shows the first signs of Gothic. In its bell tower the first semicircular arches appear. This form of arch becomes centuries later in one of the marks that marked the Gothic style.

It is dedicated to St. Quirinus of Neuss, a prominent Roman martyr of the third century, revered in Neuss as the body of the martyr moved to this city in the year 1050, a gift of Pope Leo IX to Abbess Gepa.

In 2009 the church was recognized by Pope Benedict XVI with the title of minor basilica.

Text imported from Wikipedia article "Basilica of St. Quirinus, Neuss" and modified on 23 July 2019 under the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license.

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  • Structure-ID
    20004235
  • Published on:
    30/11/2006
  • Last updated on:
    04/04/2022
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