UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1983
Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
Overview
Known as the 'Romanesque Sistine Chapel', the Abbey-Church of Saint-Savin contains many beautiful 11th- and 12th-century murals which are still in a remarkable state of preservation.
About Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
The Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe is a Roman Catholic church located in Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, in Poitou, France. The Romanesque church was begun in the mid-11th century and contains many beautiful 11th- and 12th-century murals which are still in a remarkable state of preservation. The church is often referred to as the "Romanesque Sistine Chapel" and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
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Details
- Countries
- France
- ISO Codes
- FR
- Area
- 1.61 ha
- Coordinates
- 46.5647, 0.8661
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