Holy Roman Empire: History and Historic Sites
The Holy Roman Empire brought emperors, territorial princes, bishops and self-governing cities into a political order that extended across much of central Europe and into Italy. Royal halls, electoral residences, cathedrals and town halls preserve different forms of authority within it. Bohemia belongs within this historical setting, while individual buildings need to be understood through their particular patrons and periods. Explore the sites collection for those surviving structures.
Explore Holy Roman Empire sites
Explore more than 6,500 Holy Roman Empire sites, from royal halls and princely castles to cathedrals and town halls, with a map and individual site articles.
Daily life
Daily Life in the Holy Roman Empire
Dated examples from about 1200 to 1600 show how households across the Holy Roman Empire worked, ate, dressed, worshipped, travelled and cared for the sick.
History and society
Holy Roman Empire History and Society
Learn how rulers and communities shared authority in the Holy Roman Empire, and how its institutions changed from medieval formation to 1806.