Santa Maria, Cóll
Santa Maria de Cóll is a Romanesque church in Cóll in the municipality of Vall de Boí, Catalonia, Spain. It was consecrated in the year 1110. It became a Bien de Interés Cultural site in 1992, and in 2000 it was declared part of the Vall de Boí UNESCO World Heritage Site. Description The church is located at a height of in the village of Coll. It is thought to have been built in the 12th century. Its nave, which is not flanked with aisles, is covered with barrel vaulting reinforced by two arches supported by columns without capitals. At the eastern end, there is a semi-circular apse. A quadrangular bell tower with a steeple stands against the south façade. On the north side, there is a chapel with a barrel vault which, together with the chapel on the south side gives the impression of a transept. The Gothic architecture, Gothic choir at the back of the church can be reached by a staircase next to the main entrance. The exterior is decorated with a series of blind arches w ...
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Cóll
Cóll () is a village in the province of Lleida, in Catalonia, Spain. It lies in the valley and municipality of Vall de Boí in the comarca of Alta Ribagorça Alta Ribagorça () is a comarca in the Alt Pirineu region, in Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is El Pont de Suert. The highest peak is the Comaloformo (3030 metres above sea level) in the massif of Bessiberri. Northeast of the region is the west ..., at an altitude of 1,180 m. Romanesque church The Romanesque church of Santa Maria dates from the 12th century. It has a nave with barrel vaulting, and a bell tower. External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Coll Populated places in Alta Ribagorça Vall de Boí ...
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