World Heritage Identification Number: 230
World Heritage since: 1983
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇫🇷 France
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe: A Medieval Masterpiece in Western France
The Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe, nestled on the banks of the Gartempe river in the Vienne department of western France, stands as a testament to the artistic and architectural prowess of the Middle Ages. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, this medieval masterpiece is often referred to as the 'Romanesque Sistine Chapel' due to its extraordinary collection of 11th- and 12th-century murals.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Known as the 'Romanesque Sistine Chapel', the Abbey-Church of Saint-Savin contains many beautiful 11th- and 12th-century murals which are still in a remarkable state of preservation.
Encyclopedia Record: Saint-Savin, Vienne
Saint-Savin, also referred to as Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is located on the banks of the Gartempe.Additional Site Details
Area: 1.61 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 46.56472 , 0.86611
