Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: Domus sanctae Mariae Spirae

Spires 2017 – Dom – Rudolf of Habsburg

Spires 2017 – Dom – Rudolf of Habsburg

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14 Aug 2017 271
King of the Romans and Count of Habsburg. This grave plate was made during the lifetime of Rudolf.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Graves of the German-Roman Kings and Emperors

Spires 2017 – Dom – Graves of the German-Roman Kin…

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14 Aug 2017 217
Spires 2017 – Dom – Nave

Spires 2017 – Dom – Nave

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14 Aug 2017 202
Spires 2017 – Dom – Relief of German kings & emperors

Spires 2017 – Dom – Relief of German kings & emper…

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14 Aug 2017 259
Dates from 1480AD.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Jesus resisting temptation

Spires 2017 – Dom – Jesus resisting temptation

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14 Aug 2017 216
Spires 2017 – Dom – Cain and Abel

Spires 2017 – Dom – Cain and Abel

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14 Aug 2017 193
Spires 2017 – Dom – Crypt

Spires 2017 – Dom – Crypt

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13 Aug 2017 164
Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Ornament

Spires 2017 – Dom – Ornament

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13 Aug 2017 168
Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Owl

Spires 2017 – Dom – Owl

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13 Aug 2017 180
Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Door

Spires 2017 – Dom – Door

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13 Aug 2017 151
The original westwork was damaged in 1689 and demolished in 1755. A new westwork in Baroque fashion was made in 1772–1778. That westwork was replaced one in the Neoroman style in 1854–1858, which closely resembled the original one. Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Roman soldiers

Spires 2017 – Dom – Roman soldiers

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13 Aug 2017 162
Mount of Olives monument, dates from about 1505. It was damaged in 1689, but it was restored and a roof was put up to protect it against the elements. Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Rudolf I of Germany

Spires 2017 – Dom – Rudolf I of Germany

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13 Aug 2017 195
He lived from 1218–1291AD. He was Count of Habsburg from 1240 and King of the Romans from 1273. This statue dates from 1843. Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Interior

Spires 2017 – Dom – Interior

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13 Aug 2017 163
Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – Dom – Nave

Spires 2017 – Dom – Nave

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13 Aug 2017 178
Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.
Spires 2017 – View of the Dom

Spires 2017 – View of the Dom

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13 Aug 2017 160
Construction of the Dom of Spires started in 1030AD on the spot of a basilica. The cathedral was consecrated in 1061. It was enlarged in 1090–1106. It was severely damaged in 1689 during the Nine Years’ War but restored and changed in 1748–1772. In 1792 the cathedral was damaged again by the French troops. In 1846–1853 frescoes were added to the church, nowadays not greatly appreciated. A Neo-Romanesque westwork replaced the Baroque one from 1772 in 1858. The Cathedral holds a number of graves of German kings and emperors.