The church has a basilica-like floor plan with three naves, a crossing, and three semicircular apses. The central nave is higher than the side aisles and has a slightly pointed barrel vault. The side aisles, in contrast, have quarter-circle vaults. The main facade of the church features a striking Gothic stained-glass window and a rose window above it. On one of the side walls is the imposing and very well-preserved Romanesque St. Raphael Portal. Inside, it houses the Gothic tomb of Father de Rovira, who brought the relics of the martyr St. Vincent here in the 15th century.

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The Esglesia de Sant Vicenç de Besalú is a Romanesque church in the city of Besalú in Catalonia. Built in the 12th century, it is a remarkable example of Catalan Romanesque architecture.
The church has a rectangular plan with a cloister and a bell tower. The interior of the church is decorated with beautiful 12th and 13th century frescoes depicting biblical scenes. The frescoes are well preserved and show a remarkable artistic quality.

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