Church of St. Limin in Thuret

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Church of St. Limin in Thuret

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Church of St. Limin in Thuret, Romanesque church in Thuret, France

The Church of St. Limin features a central bell tower, transept, and vaulted ceilings with ribbed arches added during the 15th century.

Built on a former Merovingian monastery site, the church construction started in the 11th century with the nave and aisles, followed by the transept in the 12th century.

The interior contains 64 Romanesque capitals decorated with plant motifs and narrative scenes, reflecting 12th-century artistic themes from the Limagne region.

Located at 1 Place de l'Église in Thuret, the monument received classification as a historical monument in 1850, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Archaeological excavations revealed a Gallo-Roman bas-relief depicting a reclining figure and a winged spirit, along with a marble epitaph of Palladius.

Location: Thuret

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.97028,3.25750

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48

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