Church Quiz

[Loddfafner]

For those who do like medieval churches, here is a quiz with the same basic rules as the others. To get things started, locate this one:

[Æmeric]

I'll say it's somewhere in a belt running from Northern Spain, through Southern France into Italy. Is there anything significant about thsi particular church?

[Loddfafner]

I'll say it's somewhere in a belt running from Northern Spain, through Southern France into Italy. Is there anything significant about thsi particular church?

The region is correct. As for its significance, it was the name that caught my eye as I was looking for one that was more satisfyingly gothic or romanesque.

[Aemma]

The village church of Germagny

The village church of Germagny was built during the 12th century, meaning it is Romanesque. The church we see today has a lower bell tower than when it was built. This is because during the 15th century the church, along with the village of Germagny were sacked and burned by the army of Charles VII. Some of the tower’s stones were used to rebuild parts of the damaged church. This rebuilding took place during the 15th century.

It is almost certain that the church of Germagny was at some point part of (if not built by) the Cluny Monastery not far away.

Inside the church you can find a fresco from the 14th century and on the outside you can find an unknown face, rare for a Romanesque church in the region. The church is also somewhat unique in another way, in that you can drive a car around it. Most Romanesque churches in the area have had houses built around them or are surrounded by a cemetery. Not in Germagny, one can see all side of the church while driving in their car.

Germagny is in the Guye Valley (there is a small stream of the same name) and near a number of other Romanesque churches, including Bissy-sur-Fley, Le Puley and Genouilly. The D983 road passes through the village and the A6 Autoroute is about a 45 minute drive away, exit Tournus

Source: http://www.americansinfrance.net/Att...s/Germagny.cfm


EDIT: Never mind Lodd. I know it's wrong.

[Loddfafner]

Clue: it is no longer technically a cathedral. It would be funny if its decommissioning were due to its name.

[Treffie]

Clue: it is no longer technically a cathedral. It would be funny if its decommissioning were due to its name.

Is it in northern Spain? I've seen loads of churches like that there.

[Loddfafner]

It is not in Spain.

Here is what the inside looks like:

[Aemma]

It looks similar to the interior of the Royal Abbey Church of St Denis... but it's not it.

[Æmeric]

OK, it's the Church of St. Pierre in Condom-en-Armagnac, France.

[Loddfafner]

OK, it's the Church of St. Pierre in Condom-en-Armagnac, France.

True. Imagine being the Bishop of Condom.