"Located in Pal, in the parish of La Massana, it is one of the oldest buildings in the country. Its interior and exterior preserve elements of great artistic value from the late 11th century and later. Furthermore, lovers of this medieval style can complement their visit to this church with a visit to the Espai Columba, located in Santa Coloma. This page provides the information you need to better understand both interesting sites.
Sant Climent de Pal, a historic building
This church is a building of historical importance, as it is considered one of the oldest surviving temples in Andorra. Its construction dates back to the late 11th or early 12th century, although it has also undergone modifications and extensions in more recent periods. In any case, the architectural complex retains very unique elements of the original design. For example, its three-story, Lombard-style bell tower. Its twin windows with semicircular arches are striking, especially those on the top floor, as they are the only example of double twin windows in Andorra. The walls of its rectangular nave largely date from the original Romanesque period.
A surprising interior
But the most surprising thing awaits inside Sant Climent de Pal. The most important religious and artistic objects of the church are preserved here. For example, a granite baptismal font, two polychrome wooden processional crosses, and a carving of the Virgin of Remei, dating from the final phase of the Romanesque period in Spain (13th century). You can also admire an altarpiece dedicated to Pope Clement I, the church's patron saint, made in 1709. In fact, it fits perfectly into the apse, which was built between the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
As with other churches in the Principality, the interior of Sant Climent de Pal can be visited virtually thanks to a high-quality spherical photograph created by Google, which you can visit at this link . You can also contact the Andorra Museums and Monuments reservation center."
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