The destination of our first day's hike was the medieval village of Conques. Perhaps its main attraction is the Abbey Church of Saint Foy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From Wikipedia: "The Abbey Church of Saint Foy in Conques was a popular stop for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago on their way to Santiago de Compostela in what is now Spain. The main draw for medieval pilgrims at Conques were the remains of Saint Faith ("St. Foy"), a martyred young woman from the fourth century."
The facade of the church gives little hint of this reason for its importance, but instead provides an impressive display of the torments of hell that await sinners. Here are a couple of details.
From Wikipedia: "The Abbey Church of Saint Foy in Conques was a popular stop for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago on their way to Santiago de Compostela in what is now Spain. The main draw for medieval pilgrims at Conques were the remains of Saint Faith ("St. Foy"), a martyred young woman from the fourth century."
The facade of the church gives little hint of this reason for its importance, but instead provides an impressive display of the torments of hell that await sinners. Here are a couple of details.
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