Asked by Mongo Peter on Jun 16, 2024

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Sainte-Foy at Conques, Saint James at Santiago de Compostela, and Saint-Sernin at Toulouse are all examples of which church type?

A) Hall church
B) Central-plan church
C) Lombard church
D) Pilgrimage church

Pilgrimage Church

A church that became a destination for pilgrimages due to its relics, sacred objects, or association with a saint or religious event.

Sainte-Foy

A Romanesque church in Conques, France, known for its rich architectural detail and as a key stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

Santiago De Compostela

A city in northwestern Spain, known as the culmination point of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and the reputed burial site of Saint James the Great.

  • Outline the contribution of pilgrimage to the architectural development of Romanesque-style churches.
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Brittany JohnsonJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
These churches are examples of pilgrimage churches, designed to accommodate the large number of pilgrims visiting the relics housed within them. They feature elements like ambulatories and radiating chapels to manage the flow of visitors.