Moissac Abbey Narthex Moissac, France

Narthex,
Romanesque narthex (c. 1110-15) with entrance doors to the church, Moissac Abbey, France. David Joyal all photos →

The narthex (porch) of Moissac Abbey is a square room with stout pillars and heavy square ribs to support the tower above. It contains several Romanesque capitals, some with traces of polychrome.

Location map of Moissac Abbey Narthex, Moissac, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Moissac Abbey Narthex, Moissac, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Approx. Center
44.1053749° N, 1.0843571° E map
Dates
c. 1110-15

Article Info

Page Title
Moissac Abbey Narthex
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
March 29, 2022
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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