The Romanesque style of architecture was quite common in the Middle Ages between 1100 and 1150.

Click on each feature of this cathedral to learn more about Romanesque architecture.
Click to view Interior of Cathedral. Windows were usually quite small and narrow in Romanesques cathedral to maintain the strength of the walls. Romanesque architecture made extensive use of arches in windows and doorways. Curved shapes were very common. The walls of Romanesque cathedrals were usually quite thick to support the immense weight of the roof. Romanesque architecture made extensive use of arches in windows and doorways. Curved shapes were very common.

Example of a Romanesque cathedral.