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31-AUG-2014

Santa María de Vilabertràn

The former Augustine cloister Santa Maria de Vilabertran is an example of an outstanding and well-reconditioned cloister that was fully developed in the Romanesque form. Visitors note particularly how the interior of the church captivates by its clear space pattern and spaciousness and by the plain solid brickwork. The three-nave basilica with a short transverse and three Apsidal results in a high vault and the belt elbows, which arranges the area into yokes. The church is the oldest part of the monastery and was inaugurated in the year 1000. The exterior view is dominated by the solid three-floor bell tower in the Lombardy style. This Italy-inspired style is seen in the typical decorative breaking through of the towers by double windows and arcades, which diminish the image up of the defence brickwork. The Lombardy style was introduced and spread under the famous bishop Oliva (circa 1046) in Catalonia. The building of the monastery dates from the 12th to 14th Century, a boom time for the monastery, which expanded its influence under the protection of the princes Rocaberti and king Alfons I. The chapel for the Rocaberti tomb was added in the 14th Century and expanded the transverse nave of the church. An additional annex is the adjacent vestry and the chapel de Dolores, which dates back to the 18th century. In 1960, during renovation, a precious gold forging work, a silver cross, finely worked, was found. Possibly this jewel originates from a gift exchange on the occasion of the wedding of Jacob II with Blanca from Anjou, which took place 1295 in Vilabertran.

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Date/Time31-Aug-2014 10:55:50
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Zoltán Balogh12-Nov-2016 13:44
What a clever photograph! V
KAI-WING LEUNG11-Nov-2016 02:48
Great composition and light! V
Ceya09-Nov-2016 15:09
Great composition and light! Such an inviting scene. V!
Dennis Hoyne09-Nov-2016 03:21
A lovely composition, and I so enjoy the historical background information. V.
janescottcumming09-Nov-2016 02:08
So pretty with this light!
Frank Tran09-Nov-2016 01:59
Well framed and captured. V+
Nirvan Hope09-Nov-2016 01:59
A very nicely framed composition.
Gill Kopy09-Nov-2016 01:54
Great shot of this ancient cloister - how wonderful to walk in the steps of princes and kings V
Walter Otto Koenig09-Nov-2016 00:50
Nice framing and view. Beautiful location. "V"
fotabug08-Nov-2016 23:46
Wonderful photo. You do a great job framing! V
Graeme08-Nov-2016 23:07
Very well framed and captured, Jose.V
peterjay4508-Nov-2016 23:06
Lovely image, Jose.
Tom Munson08-Nov-2016 22:39
Nicely framed, Jose.
chris morton08-Nov-2016 20:41
wonderful; I just love those deep semi-circular arche
MarcViskens08-Nov-2016 20:14
very pretty composition José
Gary Retterbush08-Nov-2016 20:11
Wonderful composition!
Ken Chambers ARPS08-Nov-2016 20:09
Very nice work, Jose
Jim Coffman08-Nov-2016 19:33
A superb capture, Jose! Love your composition...
larose forest photos08-Nov-2016 19:18
Love your use of the window for framing the tranquil scene. V
Helen Betts08-Nov-2016 19:15
The shadows and light are excellent in this double framing. V.
Martin Lamoon08-Nov-2016 18:44
A great way to frame the picture.
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Jeff Real08-Nov-2016 18:20
This light is so beautiful and you have framed the shot in a fascinating way! ~V~
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