Saint-Léger Church

Marsal, France

The construction of Saint-Léger Church in Marsal was started around 1005 and in 1222 it was moved as collegiate church. The German Romanesque style church has three naves, two towers and massive Westwerk (west-facing entrance). The interior is mainly from the 17th century.

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Rue des Quartiers 11, Marsal, France
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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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mickael louis (10 months ago)
a beautiful little church which surprised me by the appearance of its walls, it has stones of different colors, a patchwork
Alexandre Dvorsak (2 years ago)
Very beautiful places
Daniel Thiriet (4 years ago)
Age-old, thought-provoking setting
Jean Marc Klein (5 years ago)
Olivia Laurent (6 years ago)
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