Église Saint-Urcisse de Cahors

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Église Saint-Urcisse de Cahors

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Église Saint-Urcisse de Cahors, Romanesque church in Cahors, France.

Saint-Urcisse Church features a main nave with side aisles and a western portal decorated with medieval statues positioned in carved niches.

The initial construction dates from the 10th century, with architectural modifications continuing through the 13th century, incorporating both Romanesque and Gothic elements.

The church capitals display biblical scenes alongside natural and stylized foliage patterns, representing late Romanesque and Gothic artistic traditions.

The church stands on Saint-Urcisse Street in the Badernes district, offering free access for visitors to examine the exterior architecture.

An ancient crypt lies beneath the current church structure, which sustained partial damage during a flood in 1927.

Location: Cahors

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: rue Saint-Urcisse

GPS coordinates: 44.44620,1.44475

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08

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