Church of Sant Romà, 11th-century Romanesque church ruins in Vilanova de Sau, Spain.
The Romanesque church of Sant Romà stands partially submerged in the Sau Reservoir, with its bell tower frequently visible above the water surface.
The church, consecrated in 1062, remained active until 1962 when the creation of the Sau Reservoir required the relocation of the entire village population.
The flooding of Sant Romà transformed the church into a physical marker of displacement, representing the impact of modernization on traditional communities.
Visitors can observe the church structure during dry periods when water levels decrease, though access remains restricted by protective fencing.
The Official World Record Organisation recognizes Sant Romà as the oldest standing submerged church globally, typically resting 23 meters underwater.
GPS coordinates: 41.97269,2.39290
Latest update: March 28, 2025 00:19
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