Ottonian architecture
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Ottonian Architecture evolved during the reign of Emperor
Otto the Great (
936-
975). The style was found in
Germany and lasted from the mid
10th century until the mid
11th century. Examples include the churches; Ste. Gertrude,
Nivelles 1046 (Belgium),
St. Michael 1010-33 (
Hildesheim) and the Abbey Church of Gernrode, 959-63. The Abbey Church of
Gernrode was appearantly the first in Europe to have the
tribune gallery.
See also
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