Apse Collection

Caen, France - Saint Etienne Church and Abbey (Abbaye aux Hommes), semi-circular apse and high school. Date: circa 1910s

Side view of the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Florence Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:1296 -1468

View of Piazza San Giovanni in Florence. At the base of the faade of the Duomo you can see a construction site, probably set up for the facade cladding Florence Baptistery Romanesque, Middle Ages

Pantocrator in the apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taüll in the Vall de Boi (Boi Valley)
Pantocrator in the apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taull in the Vall de Boi (Boi Valley), Alta Ribagorca

Oppenheim, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Oppenheim, c1872. View of the Katharinenkirche, a gothic church in the town of Oppenheim in Germany. The roof of the apse is missing

ROME: ST. PETERs BASILICA. Interior of Saint Peters Basilica in Rome. Etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, c1760

Interior view of St Marks Basilica, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Emperor Justinian I - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Detail of The Emperor Justinian I (483-565), from the mosaic in the apse in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The choir and high altar of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, Great Britain, UK

Church of Monte Santo, Gorizia
3562106 Church of Monte Santo, Gorizia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Gorizia 1941 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Rear view of the Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Padua Padua Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 ca.. Date of Artwork:1232, 1310, 1567, 1749

Anglican church of Bellagio, Como Bellagio. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Bramantes tribune of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan Milan Dome, Cupola High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Santa Maria della Salute and San Gregorio, Venice Venice Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1892

Cathedral of Mayence Germany Mayence Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca.. Date of Artwork:976

Interior of the church of San Ferdinando or of the Crocetta in Livorno. The work was realized from a plan by Giovan Battista Foggini Livorno Church of San Ferdinando. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Exteriors of the Cathedral of Cologne Germany Cologne Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920. Date of Artwork:1248-1880

View of the nave of Cologne Cathedral Germany Cologne Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920. Date of Artwork:1248-1880

View of Gross St. Martin church nave in Cologne Germany Cologne Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920. Date of Artwork:1150 - 1200

Inner view of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna Ravenna Basilica of S. Apollinare in Classe Nave Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Two men posing near the Temple of Winner Venus, Rome; Stereoscopic photograph Rome Temple Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Interior of the Metropolitan church of S. Pietro in Bologna. Bologna Metropolitan Church of S. Pietro Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Inner view of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna Ravenna Basilica of S. Apollinare Nuovo Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Palace of Theodoric in Ravenna Ravenna Building Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880. Date of Artwork:IX sec

View of Lyon with the church of Saint Jean France Rhone-Alpes, Lyon Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860-1865

Interior of the Romanesque church of San Miniato al Monte, Florence Florence Church of S. Miniato al Monte, nave Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Stereoscopic image of the interior of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral, interior Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

The Temple of Venus and Rome in the Roman Forum photographed by the Colosseum. On the left, the Arch of Titus Rome Roman Forum Temple Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

The apse of the Church of Frari, Venice Venice Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:1340-1400 ca

The Fountain of Putto in the park of Villa Pamphilij Doria in Rome Rome Villa Pamphilj, garden of the Theater. Date of Photograph:1871

The Triclinio Lateranense in piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome Rome Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano Tribune Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the Sanctuary of the Madonna di S. Luca, on the Monte della Guardia, environs of Bologna Bologna Monte della Guardia, Sanctuary of Madonna di S

The tombs of the Glossatori with the arches of Odofredo and Accursio, Piazza Malpighi, Bologna Bologna Piazza Malpighi Funerary Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Central nave of the Church of S. Domenico in Bologna. Bologna Church of S. Domenico Nave Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Pisa. View from "outside the walls" of the monumental complex in Piazza dei Miracoli Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Baptistery Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the apsidal part of the Basilica del Santo, Padua Padua Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:17/05/1924

Rear of the Sanctuary of the Cross in Boca, with scaffolding Boca Sanctuary Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Temple of Venus in Rome Rome Temple Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:II - III secc

View of Lyon with the church of Saint Jean and, in the background, the church of Notre Dame de Fourviere. France Rhone-Alpes, Lyon Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

View of the apse and right side of the gothic cathedral of Saint Etienne in Bourges. France Bourges Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Capri Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Church Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata, Parma Parma Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Cathedral of Buschetto and the Tower of Bonanno Pisano, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Cathedral of Massa Carrara Tuscany Massa Carrara Pulpit High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the cathedral and of the Alte Hofhaltung, both in Cathedral Square, in Bamberg, Germany Germany Bamberg, Cathedral Square Building - Facade Renaissance

Interior of the Church of the Jesuits in Venice. The church, founded in XII century, was entirely restored on about 1715-1730. Venice Church of the Jesuits

Interior of the Basilica of Ss. John and Paul, called also as of S. Zanipolo, in Venice. Venice Church of Ss. John and Paul Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

The Cathedral of Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium. Belgium Louvain-la-Neuve. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

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The apse, a prominent architectural feature found in churches across Europe, holds great historical and artistic significance. In Caen, France, the Saint Etienne Church and Abbey proudly display their magnificent apse, drawing visitors from near and far to admire its grandeur. Meanwhile, in the Vall de Boi in Spain's Boi Valley, the church of Sant Climent de Taüll showcases a breathtaking Pantocrator within its apse - a true masterpiece of religious art. Moving on to Oppenheim in Germany, we encounter an enchanting apse dating back to 1872. Created by E I Roberts, this architectural gem stands as a testament to human creativity and craftsmanship. Across the English Channel lies Kings College Chapel in London - an iconic example of British architecture boasting an awe-inspiring apse that leaves spectators speechless. In Rome's St. Peter's Basilica, one cannot help but be captivated by the interior view of its majestic apse. The sheer magnitude and intricate details leave visitors humbled by centuries of devotion and faith. Similarly impressive is the Church of St Ignatius Loyola at Campus Martius; located in Italy's capital city itself. Venturing southwards into Naples' Campania region brings us face-to-face with another remarkable sight: the Interior of Church Gesu Nuovo. Its stunningly adorned apse transports worshippers into a realm where beauty intertwines with spirituality. Further eastward lies Venice's Veneto region where St Mark's Basilica beckons with its opulent interior view featuring yet another splendidly designed apse - truly mesmerizing all who enter its hallowed halls. Notably situated in Lazio Frosinone Alatri is S. Maria dei Padri Scolopi whose exquisite apse serves as both a visual delight and spiritual sanctuary for those seeking solace amidst life’s chaos. Finally journeying through Spain reveals Toro’s Zamora province, where an apse of remarkable beauty graces the landscape.