Church of Sant Joan de Caselles (Iglesia de Sant Joan de Caselles) description and photos - Andorra: Canillo (Topic)

Iglesia de Sant Joan de Caselles, description and photo - Andorra: Canillo. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Iglesia de Sant Joan de Caselles.

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The Church of Sao Joao de Caseles is one of the main attractions of Canillo and one of the most beautiful churches in Andorra.

The temple, built in the XI-XII centuries, stands on a small hill at the exit of the village and is a fine example of Romanesque architecture in this small European country. From here a magnificent view of the picturesque valley surrounded by mountains opens up.

The three-story bell tower, the highest in the country, is considered to be a real decoration of the Church of Sao Joao de Caseles. The bell tower was erected separately from the church building, but was later attached to it. Each of its floors has windows. The two upper floors are distinguished by twin windows adorned with beautiful arches in the Lombard style. The church is single-nave with a semicircular apse. Two entrances lead to it, located in the east and north walls. The structure of the nave of the temple is simple and rather high.

Both porticoes, erected approximately in the XVI and XVII centuries, have survived to this day. After going inside the monastery, you can see the well-preserved remains of the 12th century Romanesque stucco, surrounded by frescoes. Church altar XVI century has a high artistic value. Its details show very clearly the influence of the Renaissance style.

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