8th century in architecture
- 8th century in architecture
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7th century in architecture,
other events of the 8th century,
9th century in architecture and the
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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.
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