#572 Globally
⛪ Sant Joan de Caselles
Andorra
About This Sacred Site
Sant Joan de Caselles is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Andorra, dating to the 11th and 12th centuries. The church features a striking Lombard bell tower and remarkable interior murals including a Romanesque stucco Christ in Majesty. Located near Canillo, it sits against a dramatic Pyrenean mountain backdrop.
Key Facts
- •The church dates to the 11th century with additions in the 12th century
- •Features a remarkable Romanesque stucco altarpiece depicting the Crucifixion
- •The Lombard-style bell tower is one of the best preserved in the Pyrenees
- •Interior murals were discovered under layers of whitewash during restoration
- •The church sits at an elevation of approximately 1,540 meters
Location
Coordinates: 42.5769, 1.6453
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