Former Sainte-Eulalie-et-Sainte-Julie cathedral and its cloister
Former Sainte-Eulalie-et-Sainte-Julie cathedral and its cloister, Romanesque cathedral and marble cloister in Elne, France.
The cathedral and its cloister stand on a hilltop, featuring gray marble with blue veins and ornate capitals adorned with religious and nature motifs.
The episcopal seat, established in 571 by the Visigoths, remained active until 1602 when it transferred to Perpignan, marking over a millennium of religious authority.
The capitals within the cloister display an evolution from Roussillon Romanesque style to Gothic art through detailed plant, animal, and religious carvings.
The site opens daily except Mondays from October to March, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 7:00 PM during summer months.
Recent excavations near the current structure revealed remnants of the original 6th-century cathedral, providing evidence of early Christian architecture in the region.
Location: Elne
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 33.1 m
GPS coordinates: 42.59917,2.97222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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