Spain's abandoned 11th-century church

A fragment of an 11th-century church remains in the valley of Boí, Spain, hidden in another building. What surrounds it enhances the mystery of its ancient history and the history of the abandoned village it is a part of.

Situated within the ancient term of Durro, in the Alta Ribagorça, there lies a fragment of an 11th-century church in the valley of Boí, Spain, known as Sant Llorenç de Saraís. Only a part of its absis remains, incorporated into another building used for livestock. Its history, though initially simple, is actually much deeper. This construction, simple yet accurate, dates back to the 11th century. Its campanar base, preserved up to about 2 meters high and 1.5 meters wide, suggests that the rest of the church may have been used to build the one nearby. Unfortunately, it doesn't carry significant historical or cultural importance. However, it serves as a rare relic of earlier architecture nestled among the valley's modern structures. The village of Saraís, old as well, maybe hidden a lot more history too.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata

Written by Nik Frost

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