Basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse | A representative of the pilgrimage church

Basilica Saint-Sernin is located in Toulouse, France, built alongside the road to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a major pilgrimage center. It was constructed between 1080 and 1120 AD and is the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe. From the time it was built, it provided accommodation for pilgrims, and its size reflects how passionate Europe was about pilgrimage at that time . ❤️Recommended reason: The power of faith In the 3rd century, Saint Saturninus, the first bishop of Toulouse, was tied to a bull and dragged down the steps to his death for refusing to worship Roman idols. In the 5th century, Christians, now legalized, found his tomb outside the walls of Toulouse, reburied his remains, and built a chanting house around it. 📍Detailed address: Toulouse City Hall Square 💰Average cost: Free admission