Sant Climent, Taüll facts for kids
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Sant Climent de Taüll
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Taüll, Catalonia, Spain |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| Official name: Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Designated | 2000 (24th session) |
| Reference no. | 988 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
Sant Climent de Taüll (also known as the Church of St. Clement of Tahull) is a very old Roman Catholic church. You can find it in Catalonia, Spain. It is a great example of Romanesque architecture, a style of building popular long ago.
The church also shows influences from Lombard architecture and Byzantine architecture. You can see these styles both inside and outside the building. The church has a main hall (called a nave) and two smaller side halls. Each hall ends in a rounded area called an apse. Large columns separate the main hall from the side ones. Next to the church stands a tall, slim bell tower with six floors.
Inside, the church is famous for its amazing artwork. This includes beautiful wall paintings by an artist known as the Master of Taüll. There is also a wooden altar frontal. These artworks show different parts of Christian stories. The most famous painting is a large fresco of Christ in Majesty. It was originally in the church's main apse. Now, you can see it at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya in Barcelona.
A Look Back: The Church's History
Sant Climent de Taüll is located in the village of Taüll. This village is part of the Valley of Boí in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. We don't know the exact year the church was built. However, we know it was officially opened and blessed on December 10, 1123.
Before the church was built, the land it stands on was bought and sold by different counts. These included the Counts of Pallars Sovereign and the Counts of Pallars Jussà. Guillem Ramon, who was the Bishop of Roda-Barbastro, blessed Sant Climent de Taüll. Just one day later, he also blessed Santa Maria de Taüll. This is another Romanesque church located very close by.
Building Style and Art
Sant Climent de Taüll is built in the Romanesque style. It was greatly influenced by the Lombard style, which you can see in its outdoor decorations. The tall bell tower shows a Byzantine influence because it stands out so much.
This church was built as a place for Christian worship. This was different from some other churches of that time, which were mainly for pilgrimage (long journeys for religious reasons). The artwork inside Sant Climent de Taüll was very important. It helped bring art to many people.
The most famous artwork is the large wall painting in the main apse. We don't know the name of the artist, so they are called the Master of Taüll. The wooden altar frontal was made by an artist from Catalonia. It might have been created in a workshop in La Seo de Urgel.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Clemente de Tahull para niños
