Sant Serni de Nagol
A tiny eleventh-century church above Sant Julià, with murals found under plaster.
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Sant Serni de Nagol is a single-nave church consecrated in 1055, very small even by Andorran standards, standing on a terrace above the Valira with a view down the valley, and its interest is inside: pre-Romanesque murals on the triumphal arch and around the apse, rediscovered under later plaster and conserved in place. They are among the earliest paintings surviving in the country.
What you actually see
- The 1055 consecration - one of the country's oldest dated churches.
- The murals in place - pre-Romanesque painting conserved where it was made.
- The single nave - a very small building even by Andorran standards.
- The valley view - the terrace looking down the Valira.
When to go
May to October is the pleasant season. Guided visits run at set times and the church is otherwise locked. The access road is narrow.
Honest expectations
Access is by guided visit only and the church is locked otherwise. The building is tiny and the visit is short. The road up is narrow with limited parking.
Nearby
Sant Julià de Lòria is below, and Canòlich is west.
What to pack for Sant Serni de Nagol
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
