The Sant Climent de Taüll church, situated in the Valley of Boí, a part of the Spanish Pyrenees, is an exceptional example of medieval art. Built over a thousand years ago, it displays the influence of the Lombard style, which reached the edge of Europe through this church. The church, with its basilica plan structure and three naves, still preserves two main works of art – the mural paintings by the Master of Taüll and the wooden altar frontal, the oldest known, dating back to the 12th century. Over time, the mural paintings were removed, preserved separately, and the original church was left to decay. The secrets of this church remain hidden, waiting to be discovered.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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