Church of San Climent de Pal

Religious

Sant Climent de Pal, is a real jewel of Romanesque art in Andorra. It is located in Pal, in the parish of La Massana, and is one of the oldest buildings that can be seen in the country. Inside and outside, elements of great artistic value are preserved, dating from the late eleventh century and later. This church is a construction of historical importance, as it is considered one of the oldest temples currently preserved in Andorra. Its construction dates back to the late eleventh century or early twelfth century, although it has also undergone modifications and extensions in more recent periods. In any case, the architectural ensemble retains very unique elements of the original project. For example, its bell tower, of Lombard style and three heights. Its twin windows with semicircular arches are striking, especially those on the top floor, as they are the only example of double twin windows in Andorra. The walls of its nave, which is rectangular in plan, are largely from the original Romanesque period. But the most surprising thing awaits inside Sant Climent de Pal. Here are preserved the most important religious and artistic objects of the temple. For example, a baptismal font made of granite, two processional crosses in polychrome wood and a carving of the Virgin of Remei, dating from the final phase of the Romanesque period in the country (13th century). There is also an altarpiece dedicated to Pope Clement I, the titular saint of the church, made in 1709. In fact, it is perfectly adapted to the apse, which was built between the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.