8th century in architecture
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See also: 7th century in architecture, other events of the 8th century, 9th century in architecture and the architecture timeline.
[edit] Buildings
- 709 - Small Wild Goose Pagoda in China is completed.
- 739 - A Benedictine monastery is built adjoining the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan.
- 750s - Belfry of Old St. Peter's Basilica constructed.
- 774 - Lorsch Abbey consecrated.
- 774 - Construction of Charlemagne's palace at Ingelheim am Rhein begun.
- 775 - Saint Denis Basilica consecrated.
- 784 - Construction of the Aljama Mosque begun.
- 786 - Aachen Cathedral begun.
- 799 - Lyon Cathedral begun.
- 790s - Villa and oratory at Germingy-des-Prés begun.
