The church of St Mary Magdalene is a former French abbey established in Vézelay in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Located on a high hill, still called the 'eternal hill', this landmark of Christianity of the Middle Ages can be seen from afar. Established in the 9th century as a Benedictine abbey, the church became famous in the mid-11th century when the belief spread that it held the relics of St Mary Magdalene. It became a place of pilgrimage, all the more popular because it was located on one of the roads leading to Santiago de Compostela. The church of St Mary Magdalene is also a masterpiece of Burgundian Romanesque art as exemplified by its architecture, capitals and carved portal.
Unesco: Vézelay, Church and Hill
RR: 10x10 RR
Date: June 19
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