Collégiale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Tende, Medieval church in Tende, France
The Collégiale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption is a 15th-century church with an impressive portal made of green stone from the Roya Valley, carved with twelve apostle sculptures. Inside, it features a mix of styles and sheltering space with high arches and skillful details.
Construction began in the late 15th century under Count Honoré Lascaris and was completed in 1562 by craftsmen from the Genoa region. This long building period reflects how the structure connects this valley region to northern Italy.
The organ inside comes from the 17th to 19th centuries and was built and restored by Italian craftsmen. It remains one of the region's most precious musical instruments and shapes the sound of services today.
The building is accessible daily with opening hours that shift between seasons. Those planning a visit should allow time in the morning or afternoon hours and check local information on site.
The Rue Cotta leading to the church has preserved its medieval character and connects multiple religious sites throughout the town. The narrow cobblestone pavement and tall house fronts give a sense of how people lived in this place long ago.
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