Strasse der Romanik

Proud cathedrals like the one in Naumburg, treasures like those in Halberstadt or Quedlinburg, mighty castles such as those in Querfurt, or famous collegiate churches like the one in Gernrode – the Romanesque Road in Saxony-Anhalt is home to numerous testimonies of the first comprehensive art style of the Middle Ages. Nowhere else in Germany do such treasures from ancient times line up in such incredible density. 88 original sites in 73 locations are stone witnesses to a thousand-year-old center of Western history. How does one decide where to begin the journey into the past? What small and large discoveries await along the route through dreamy landscapes and idyllic towns? What do the buildings reveal about the art of the Middle Ages and how it was perceived in later centuries? This expertly written and clearly structured cultural travel guide answers all these questions and more, taking the reader on a tour that will be unforgettable. All buildings are showcased in vibrant color photographs, numerous close-ups offer entirely new perspectives, and floor plans and site maps make orientation on-site easier. Additionally, QR codes provide easy access to further useful information about the stations. Each year, one and a half million visitors embark on the more than one thousand kilometers long Romanesque Road. Let this book inspire you to discover this unique blend of art, history, landscape, and people.