Basilica of Saint Sernin in France, resort of Toulouse
Rating: 8,9/10 (2002 votes)  Basilica of St. Sernin – the largest Romanesque church, formerly part of the Benedictine abbey; included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The 11th-century Basilica was built specifically to provide shelter for pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. The most remarkable decoration of the basilica is the central apse, built at the end of the 11th century, whose ceilings are decorated with gilded frescoes from the 19th century. At night, the basilica is illuminated by spotlights. In electric light, the basilica's five-tiered tower shines in every shade of red against the night sky. The tiers of the tower are decorated in different ways: the first three tiers are in the Romanesque style, and the two upper ones - in the Gothic. The remains of 128 saints are buried in the ancient crypt, We also recommend reading Flaubert Museum in France, Rouen resort Topic: Basilica of Saint Sernin in France, resort of Toulouse. |
