Sant Feliu de Barruera is a

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situated in the territory of

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, a commune in the valley with the same name and Comarca of Alta Ribagorça in the north of

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and the autonomous communities of

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History

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or Santa Maria de Taüll, the date of construction of Sant Feliu is believed to be in 11th century. In November 2000, it was included in the world heritage site of UNESCO with eight other Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí.

Architecture

The church was originally meant to be constructed in a similar manner like the other churches in Vall de Boí, but the construction plan was not followed or the construction was modified significantly. The church has a unique nave, covering a barrel vault with a semi-circular apse in the east. The nave is divided into three bays. The choir is marked by its triumphal arc. It is illuminated by three straight bays. In the north, we find a lateral chapel with a semi-circular apse doubling the principal apse. Outside the church, the principal apse is decorated with blind arcades and Lombard bands, while the lateral chapel is devoid of any such characteristics.

Gallery

File:2004-01-03 14-54-37 Iglesia en Barruera.JPG, The church and its chevet File:Barruera Sant Feliu 4748.JPG, Chevet File:E31 Sant Feliu, porxo d'entrada.jpg, Gate File:Barruera, Iglesia Sant Feliu -PM 24286.jpg, Nave and choir File:Barruera Sant Feliu 4753.JPG, Nave and tribune

References

{{Authority control Churches in Catalonia Romanesque architecture in Catalonia Catalan art Alta Ribagorça World Heritage Sites in Catalonia Vall de Boí