Romanesque
adjective
Ro·man·esque
ˌrō-mə-ˈnesk 
: of or relating to a style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles and characterized in its development after 1000 by the use of the round arch and vault, substitution of piers for columns, decorative use of arcades, and profuse ornament
Romanesque
noun
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Around 40 minutes south of Haro are two Romanesque monasteries, San Millán de Yuso and Suso, both founded in the sixth century.
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Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
The route includes many iconic Romanesque churches and beautiful landscapes, including the Rio Dulce natural park, and the canyon of Caracena.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Its Richardsonian Romanesque architecture — punctuated by a five-story interior courtyard and skylight, two towers, peaked roofs, turrets and gables — lends itself to weddings and corporate events.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
The Avalon could throw open the doors to weddings, cultural events and musical performances amidst its 14 Romanesque interior columns by late fall, according to developer Peter Remes of First & First Creative Real Estate in Minneapolis.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
Her study led her to similar patterns rendered on Norman (another term for Romanesque) churches in France and England.
—David Conrads, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
There is nothing quite like Çırağan Palace Kempinski, with its Romanesque grandeur and gilded Ottoman halls.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Anchoring it is the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, an excellent example of Romanesque architecture named for the city’s patron saint.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
Some are Gothic, some are Romanesque, some are in a Renaissance style.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
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Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
The route includes many iconic Romanesque churches and beautiful landscapes, including the Rio Dulce natural park, and the canyon of Caracena.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Its Richardsonian Romanesque architecture — punctuated by a five-story interior courtyard and skylight, two towers, peaked roofs, turrets and gables — lends itself to weddings and corporate events.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
The Avalon could throw open the doors to weddings, cultural events and musical performances amidst its 14 Romanesque interior columns by late fall, according to developer Peter Remes of First & First Creative Real Estate in Minneapolis.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
Her study led her to similar patterns rendered on Norman (another term for Romanesque) churches in France and England.
—David Conrads, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
There is nothing quite like Çırağan Palace Kempinski, with its Romanesque grandeur and gilded Ottoman halls.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Anchoring it is the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, an excellent example of Romanesque architecture named for the city’s patron saint.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
Some are Gothic, some are Romanesque, some are in a Renaissance style.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
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Romanesque
adjective
Ro·man·esque
ˌrō-mə-ˈnesk
: relating to or being an old style of architecture (as for churches) coming before Gothic architecture and having round arches, thick heavy walls, and few small windows
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