Gallardon

2011-05-28
img_5606 The tower of Gallardon is all that is left from a 12th century keep.
The tower of Gallardon is all that is left from a 12th century keep.
img_5604 The 38m high tower used to hold 4 storeys.
The 38m high tower used to hold 4 storeys.
img_5637 The church was built during 2 distinct phases. The facade dates back from the 11th century (romanesque).
The church was built during 2 distinct phases. The facade dates back from the 11th century (romanesque).
img_5605 Part of the wall that supports the steeple also dates back from the 11th century.
Part of the wall that supports the steeple also dates back from the 11th century.
img_5657 The back of the church is Gothic (ca 1200).
The back of the church is Gothic (ca 1200).
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img_5610 Inside the church, the front part is romanesque, however, the painted roof was built during the 15th century and painted during the 18th century.
Inside the church, the front part is romanesque, however, the painted roof was built during the 15th century and painted during the 18th century.
img_5611 Painted roof.
Painted roof.
img_5613 Tombstone in the wall of the church.
Tombstone in the wall of the church.
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img_5622 The gothic back of the church.
The gothic back of the church.
img_5623 The transition from the romanesque (back of the picture) and the gothic (front of the picture) parts is clearly visible.
The transition from the romanesque (back of the picture) and the gothic (front of the picture) parts is clearly visible.
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