The Romanesque Revival

Romanesque Revival is an architectural style from the 19th century that draws inspiration from medieval European Romanesque architecture (roughly 9th–12th centuries). It features heavy, solid construction with rounded arches, thick walls, and decorative arcading. Buildings often include towers, small windows, and detailed stonework, conveying a sense of strength and permanence. This style was used for churches, government buildings, and universities, aiming to evoke tradition, stability, and grandeur by recalling medieval European architecture with modern construction techniques.