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SAINT AMANS CHURCH
 
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Built originally during the 12th century, Saint Amans church was entirely rebuilt between 1758 to 1761 using materials recovered from the ancient building. The exterior is in the Baroque style, but the interior as kept the purity of the Roman style. The dome was decorated in the 18th century by Salinier. The tapestries from the 6th century hanging in the choir represent the miracles of Saint Amans. The church houses a 15th century “pièta”, 16th century statue of the Trinity and a relinquary jewel box in Limoges enamel.
Eglise de Saint Amans - Rodez
Saint Amans church - Rodez The dome by Salinier in Saint Amans church Rodez
One of the 6 th century tapestries of St Amans miracles

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