"The site is located along the Weser River on the outskirts of Höxter
where the Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey were erected between
AD 822 and 885 in a largely preserved rural setting. The Westwork is the
only standing structure that dates back to the Carolingian era, while
the original imperial abbey complex is preserved as archaeological
remains that are only partially excavated. The Westwork of Corvey
uniquely illustrates one of the most important Carolingian architectural
expressions. It is a genuine creation of this period, and its
architectural articulation and decoration clearly illustrate the role
played within the Frankish empire by imperial monasteries in securing
territorial control and administration, as well as the propagation of
Christianity and the Carolingian cultural and political order throughout
Europe." -whc.unesco.org
Thank you so much to Michaela for sharing this awesome postcard with me!
So great that you enjoyed your visit in this place last summer!
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