France, Saint Benoit sur Loire 1073 - A History of Romanesque Architecture 300 - 1300 (sitios de interés)
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This marker is part of an illustrated Survey of Romanesque Architecture, 300 to 1300 AD. To see and read all comments you have to download the post to your hard disk.France, Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire 1073
One of the most important Benedictine monasteries in France. Begun in the 7th cent, plundered and burned by the Normans, later invaders, and the French Revolution, the Cathedral of Our Lady is all that remains. St Benedict is buried here.
View of the church from the south. The unique truncated tower serves also as entry hall.
The church shares the elegant, narrow, high nave with the Burgundian churches of the same era.
Main side entrance Photos Panoramio