Sant Feliu de Barruera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sant Feliu de Barruera |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Location | |
| Location | Barruera, Catalonia, Spain |
 Location in Spain
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| 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 Feliu de Barruera is an old, beautiful church located in the Vall de Boí valley in Catalonia, Spain. It's a great example of Romanesque style, which was popular a long time ago. This church is part of a special group of buildings that are recognized around the world.
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History of Sant Feliu
When Was It Built?
Experts believe that Sant Feliu de Barruera was built in the 11th century. This was around the same time as other famous churches in the Vall de Boí, like Sant Climent, Taüll and Santa Eulàlia d'Erill la Vall. Imagine, these buildings are over 900 years old!
A World Heritage Site
In November 2000, Sant Feliu de Barruera became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's a very important place that needs to be protected for everyone to enjoy. It joined eight other amazing Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí on this special list.
Exploring the Architecture
Unique Design
The Sant Feliu church was planned to be similar to other churches in the Vall de Boí. However, its final design ended up being quite unique! It has a special main room, called a nave, which has a rounded ceiling that looks like a barrel. At the eastern end, there's a half-circle part called an apse.
Inside the Church
The main room (nave) is divided into three sections. The area where the choir sings is marked by a large arch. Sunlight comes into this area through three straight window openings. On the north side of the church, there's a smaller side chapel. This chapel also has a half-circle apse, just like the main one.
Outside the Church
If you look at the outside of the main apse, you'll see cool decorations. These include blind arcades (arches that don't open) and Lombard bands (thin, vertical strips of stone). These are common features in Romanesque buildings. However, the smaller side chapel on the north side doesn't have these decorations.
Gallery
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The church and its back part (chevet)
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Close-up of the back part (chevet)
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The entrance gate
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Inside view of the main room (nave) and choir area
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The main room (nave) and the upper gallery (tribune)
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Félix (Barruera) para niños
