historic territorial entity

Kingdom of Germany

Holy Roman Empire

superordinate entity

Holy Roman Empire

constituent entities

Archbishopric of Trier, Archduchy of Austria, Baden, Bavaria, Corvey Abbey, Electoral Palatinate, Electorate of Mainz, Electorate of Salzburg, Free Imperial City, Imperial Abbey of Lorsch, Nassau-Orange-Fulda, Nassau-Usingen, Prince-Archbishopric of Salzburg, Prince-Bishopric of Münster, Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn, Prince-Bishopric of Speyer

self-designation

Reich der Deutschen [German]

Regnum Teutonicum [Latin]

existence

919-1806

Valtice Castle, main facade (northeast elevation)

Valtice Castle, main facade (northeast elevation) Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, graffiti

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, graffiti Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Old Gate (Altportel), east elevation

Old Gate (Altportel), east elevation Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Hall, columns

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Hall, columns Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace, gardens, view to Hohensalzburg Fortress

Mirabell Palace, gardens, view to Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg, Austria

Meder House, Madonna

Meder House, Madonna Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, choir

Speyer Cathedral, choir Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Asam Church

Asam Church Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Palais Thurn und Taxis, southwest elevation

Palais Thurn und Taxis, southwest elevation Frankfurt on the Main, Hesse, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, double chapel, upper chapel Saint Catharine

Speyer Cathedral, double chapel, upper chapel Saint Catharine Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Holsten Gate, northwest elevation

Holsten Gate, northwest elevation Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Lübeck City Hall, New Chamber (Neues Gemach), east elevation

Lübeck City Hall, New Chamber (Neues Gemach), east elevation Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, frescoes of the nave

Speyer Cathedral, frescoes of the nave Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, nave, capital

Speyer Cathedral, nave, half column capital Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Lübeck City Hall, main building on Broad Street

Lübeck City Hall, main building on Broad Street Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Hohensalzburg Fortress, view from Chapter Square

Hohensalzburg Fortress, view from Chapter Square Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace, west facade

Mirabell Palace, west facade Salzburg, Austria

Lorsch Abbey, church fragment, tracery windows

Lorsch Abbey, Church Fragment, tracery window Lorsch, Hesse, Germany

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Speyer Cathedral at night

Speyer Cathedral, at night Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, main portal

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, main portal Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria

Electoral Palace of Trier, avant-corps

Electoral Palace of Trier, avant-corps Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Mirabell Palace, gardens, south elevation

Mirabell Palace, gardens, south elevation Salzburg, Austria

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Chamber, door

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Chamber, door Salzburg, Austria

Mannheim Armoury, at night

Mannheim Armoury, at night Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Mirabell Palace, gardens, north elevation

Mirabell Palace, gardens, north elevation Salzburg, Austria

Speyer Cathedral, crypt

Speyer Cathedral, crypt Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Chamber

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Chamber Salzburg, Austria

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Saint George's Church, interior

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Saint George's Church, interior Salzburg, Austria

Valtice Castle, Court of Honour with fountain

Valtice Castle, Court of Honour with fountain Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Mirabell Palace, gardens, unicorn statue

Mirabell Palace, gardens, unicorn statue Salzburg, Austria

Eisenstadt Cathedral, west elevation

Eisenstadt Cathedral, west elevation Eisenstadt, Burgenland, Austria

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, chapel

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, chapel Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, nave

Speyer Cathedral, nave Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Electoral Palace of Trier, south elevation

Electoral Palace of Trier, south elevation Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Holsten Gate, city side (east elevation)

Holsten Gate, city side (east elevation) Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Holsten Gate, field side (west elevation)

Holsten Gate, field side (west elevation) Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Lübeck City Hall, view from Market Square

Lübeck City Hall, view from Market Square Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, with St Michael's Chapel and cemetery

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, with St Michael's Chapel and cemetery Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria

Speyer Cathedral, frescoes of the nave

Speyer Cathedral, frescoes of the nave Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Eltz Castle, northeast elevation

Eltz Castle, northeast elevation Wierschem, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, southern side-aisle

Speyer Cathedral, southern side-aisle Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, northern hall

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, northern hall Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall, entrance and matroneum

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall, entrance and matroneum Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, nave

Speyer Cathedral, nave Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Holy Spirit Hospital, east elevation

Holy Spirit Hospital, east elevation Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Lorsch City Hall

Lorsch City Hall Lorsch, Hesse, Germany

Worms City Fortification, Rashi Gate (east elevation)

Worms City Fortification, Rashi Gate (east elevation) Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Meder House, northwest elevation

Meder House, northwest elevation Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, central hall

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, central hall Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heath Tower, with remains of the city wall

Heath Tower, with remains of the city wall Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, double chapel, lower chapel Saint Emmeran (Saint Martin)

Speyer Cathedral, double chapel, lower chapel Saint Emmeran (Saint Martin) Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, double chapel, upper chapel Saint Catharine

Speyer Cathedral, double chapel, upper chapel Saint Catharine Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Eltz Castle, north elevation

Eltz Castle, north elevation Wierschem, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Holy Spirit Hospital, interior of the hall church

Holy Spirit Hospital, interior of the hall church Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Holsten Gate, south elevation

Holsten Gate, south elevation Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

St Michael's Chapel, ossuary

St Michael's Chapel, ossuary Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria

Valtice Castle, Court of Honour with Hercules statues

Valtice Castle, Court of Honour with Hercules statues Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, southern hall

Speyer Cathedral, crypt, southern hall Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, graffiti

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, graffiti Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Lorsch Abbey, King's Hall, with church fragments in the background

Lorsch Abbey, King's Hall, with church fragments in the background Lorsch, Hesse, Germany

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, pulpit

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, pulpit Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria

Worms City Fortification, Fisherman's Gate (east elevation)

Worms City Fortification, Fisherman's Gate (east elevation) Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Lorsch Abbey, King's Hall, facade detail, window

Lorsch Abbey, King's Hall, facade detail, window Lorsch, Hesse, Germany

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, graffiti

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, graffiti Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Lorsch Abbey, King's Hall, northwest elevation

Lorsch Abbey, King's Hall, northwest elevation Lorsch, Hesse, Germany

Eisenstadt Cathedral, main portal

Eisenstadt Cathedral, main portal Eisenstadt, Burgenland, Austria

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Hall, door

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Golden Hall, door Salzburg, Austria

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall, front face paintings

Old University of Heidelberg, Assembly Hall, front face paintings Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Mirabell Palace, northwest elevation

Mirabell Palace, northwest elevation Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace, southwest elevation

Mirabell Palace, southwest elevation Salzburg, Austria

Mirabell Palace, west facade and Pegasus Fountain

Mirabell Palace, west facade and Pegasus Fountain Salzburg, Austria

Lübeck City Hall, arcade porch building

Lübeck City Hall, arcade porch building Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Speyer Cathedral, nave

Speyer Cathedral, nave Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Hohensalzburg Fortress, large castle courtyard

Hohensalzburg Fortress, large castle courtyard Salzburg, Austria

Valtice Castle, detail of the eastern gate of the Court of Honour

Valtice Castle, detail of the eastern gate of the Court of Honour Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Valtice Castle, Court of Honour with fountain

Valtice Castle, Court of Honour with fountain Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Vicedom House, west elevation

Vicedom House, west elevation Eisenstadt, Burgenland, Austria

Valtice Castle, main gate

Valtice Castle, main gate Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Speyer Cathedral, crossing dome

Speyer Cathedral, crossing dome Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, squire's altar

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, squire's altar Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria

Holy Spirit Hospital, rose window with Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)

Holy Spirit Hospital, rose window with Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, pulpit detail

Parish Church of Mary at the Mountain, pulpit detail Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria

Lübeck City Hall, Long House, Windows

Lübeck City Hall, Long House, Windows Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Lübeck City Hall, arcade porch building, facade detail with gable

Lübeck City Hall, arcade porch building, facade detail with gable Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Worms City Fortification, Rashi Gate (northeast elevation)

Worms City Fortification, Rashi Gate (northeast elevation) Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Holy Spirit Hospital, door

Holy Spirit Hospital, door Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Holy Spirit Hospital, statue of Archangel Michael on the rood screen

Holy Spirit Hospital, statue of Archangel Michael on the rood screen Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Belvedere, east elevation

Belvedere, east elevation Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Valtice Castle, outer gate

Valtice Castle, outer gate Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

St Michael's Chapel, ossuary

St Michael's Chapel, ossuary Hallstatt, Upper Austria, Austria

Worms City Fortification, Rashi Gate (south elevation)

Worms City Fortification, Rashi Gate (south elevation) Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Electoral Palace of Trier, avant-corps

Electoral Palace of Trier, avant-corps Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Valtice Castle, inner courtyard

Valtice Castle, inner courtyard Valtice, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Lübeck City Hall, arcade porch building, detail of the ornamented facade

Lübeck City Hall, arcade porch building, detail of the ornamented facade Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Holy Spirit Hospital, stained glass window

Holy Spirit Hospital, stained glass window Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, staircase

Old University of Heidelberg, Student's Carcer, staircase Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Lübeck City Hall, oriel, south elevation

Lübeck City Hall, oriel, south elevation Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany