Sant Feliu de Barruera, Romanesque church in Barruera, Spain.
Sant Feliu de Barruera is a Romanesque church in the Vall de Boi featuring a central nave covered by a pointed barrel vault. The structure has two apses from different periods, thick stone walls, and a bell tower positioned on the southwestern side.
Construction began around 1100 and continued through the 12th century, with records from 1140 documenting its affiliation with the Diocese of Urgell. The building reflects the Romanesque style that spread through the Pyrenean regions during this medieval period.
The church takes its name from Saint Felix and was built as a focal point for religious life in the valley community. The geometric medieval door bolt and construction methods show how local craftsmen adapted their skills to the mountain setting.
The church is open to visitors throughout the year, with extended access during summer months and the Easter period. The location is easily accessible as it sits along the main route through the valley.
The central apse retains faint traces of original white lime lines that were painted to create the appearance of perfectly fitted stone joints. These marks reveal how medieval craftsmen used visual tricks to enhance the visual sophistication of their stonework.
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