Église Saint-Barthélémy de Bénévent-l'Abbaye, Romanesque church in Bénévent-l'Abbaye, France.
The central nave of Saint Barthélemy church features a broken barrel vault supported by substantial pillars and contains four bays with narrow side aisles.
The church received Saint Barthélemy relics in the 11th century, transforming the village from Secondelas to Bénévent and attracting pilgrims along their journey.
The walls display 145 carved modillions with grimacing heads and 38 capitals decorated with griffins and mythical figures throughout the structure.
The church stands on the Way of Saint James connecting Vézelay to Santiago de Compostela, serving as a major stop for religious travelers.
The entrance porch features five multifoil arches of Mozarabic influence, marking an architectural distinction in the Limousin region.
Location: Bénévent-l'Abbaye
Architectural style: Romanesque art
GPS coordinates: 46.11940,1.62931
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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