Église de l'Assomption de Rieux-Minervois, Romanesque church in Rieux-Minervois, France.
The Église de l'Assomption features a fourteen-sided polygon interior layout inscribed within an eighteen-meter diameter circle, topped with a central dome.
The church construction dates back to the late eleventh century under the guidance of Monseigneur Dalmace, who served as Archbishop of Narbonne.
The church capitals display detailed sculptures by the Master of Cabestany, including a representation of Mary's Assumption carried by four angels.
Visitors can access the church through guided tours from May to October, while off-season visits require obtaining a key from the town hall.
The church design incorporates elements of Byzantine architecture, reflecting influences from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre.
Location: Rieux-Minervois
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.28256,2.58738
Latest update: September 8, 2025 16:37
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