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Italy - Aosta, Collegiata di Sant'Orso

The Collegiata di Sant'Orso (Collegiate church of Saint Ursus) is dedicated to Saint Ursus of Aosta. The original church - dating back to the 5th century - had a single hall. It was entirely rebuilt in the 11th century, during the Carolingian age. Later the church was further renovated into a basilica plan with three naves with wooden trusses. These were replaced by Gothic cross vaults in the 15th century.

The church has a quite simple interior with 11th century Ottonial frescoes and a wooden choir. It is also home to numerous missals and reliquaries, including the relics of Saint Ursus, which rest in the crypt.

The Romanesque cloister (PiP3) is another religious building in the Saint Ursus complex. Its construction dates back to the 12th century. The cloister has historiated capitals (PiP4), decorated with fantastic beasts, biblical events and scenes from the life of Saint Ursus himself. 37 of the 42 original capital remains: they were originally in white marble, though now they mostly appear in dark gray color after being washed with ash paint.

Opposite the entrance of the collegiate church stands the imposing bell tower (PiP5), 46 meters tall. Originally it was a defense tower dating back to the end of the 10th century. The present structure, in Romanesque style, dates to the 12th century
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42 comments

Schussentäler said:

eine sehr schöne Serie von dieser interessanten Kirche. danke für die Info dazu
12 months ago ( translate )

Julien Rappaport said:

Encore de belles photos d'un monument historique .
12 months ago ( translate )

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

belles captures et infos ! merci Jaap !*************************
belle journée mon ami♫
12 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

magnifica Jaap
12 months ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Fantastic serie and an impressive church too.
12 months ago

John Cass said:

Wonderful set of images Jaap.
12 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen replied to John Cass:

Good to see you back John.
12 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de cette belle église !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
12 months ago ( translate )

Mick Herbert said:

Splendid interior shot Jaap
12 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Fabulous interior and a great series of images, Jaap
12 months ago ( translate )

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Wunderschöne Bilder!!
12 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A beautiful interior shot, Jaap. All the best, Joe
12 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Deine Aufnahmen von Kirchen sind immer sehenwert lieber Jaap,schön wählst du immer deine Perspektiven und deine Detailaufnahmen :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
12 months ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

IMPECCABLES et excellemment rendues.
Bonne et agréable journée.
12 months ago ( translate )

Simone Maurel said:

c'est beau et vraiment impressionnant....que de travail
12 months ago ( translate )