Architectures — Season 1, Episode 26: The Abbey Church of Saint Foy at Conques
Documentary • 26 min • 1 season, 67 episodes • ★ 9.5/10
Episode synopsis
Built in 1050, the Abbey is one of the foremost pilgrim churches of the Christian world. Rational, svelte and light-filled Romanesque architecture that flies in the face of cliches.
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An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.