Saint-Sernin

The Basilica of St. Sernin is a church in France. It was built in the Romanesque style between 1080 and 1120. Despite being called a basilica, St. Sernin's deviates from the basilica plan. It is much larger than earlier churches and the ceilings are also vaulted. There is also an ambulatory, a walkway that goes around the nave and side aisles to allow for viewing of the radiating chapels. The bell tower is the most visible feature. It is divided into five tiers. The lower three tiers date from the 12th century and the upper two from the 14th.