Romanesque churches of the Vall of Boí

Step into the living history of the Vall de Boí and its Romanesque churches with Els Ulls de la Història

Begin a cultural and spiritual journey through time and discover the splendour of these Romanesque churches and their enduring influence on the culture and identity of the Vall de Boí. Explore the artistic and historical elements, the landscape and the essence of the territory at the new Centre del Romànic de la Vall de Boí in Erill la Vall, through a reimagined museography and immersive technologies.

The centre has been reinvented to offer a contemporary and immersive experience that preserves and enhances one of Catalonia’s most important Romanesque ensembles. Here, technology and respect for the past combine to let you experience the valley’s history firsthand.

**What’s in store at Els Ulls de la Història in the Vall de Boí?**

Explore the new museography and discover one of the most important Romanesque ensembles in Catalonia – a journey into the spirituality and the land that gave birth to Romanesque art.
Travel back in time to explore the Vall de Boí and its Romanesque churches through virtual reality.
Listen to the voices of the people who once lived in the valley and delve into the history, values and unique stories of the churches with the multimedia guide.

Els Ulls de la Història: A new way to experience the Romanesque heritage of the Vall de Boí at the Centre del Romànic in Erill la Vall

The new museography at the Centre del Romànic de la Vall de Boí proposes an interactive journey into the history of the valley and its churches – a new kind of story exploring how nature, power, religion and medieval society define the valley and are reflected in Romanesque architecture and art.

A journey into the Romanesque heritage of the Vall de Boí

The exhibition invites you to discover the Romanesque ensemble of the Vall de Boí from a broad perspective, whilst also exploring the cultural and spiritual context of the medieval period. The route covers the history of the valley, medieval society, the artistic elements of the churches and the rediscovery of the Romanesque in the 19th century.

What’s more, through the interactive feature Paint Medieval Art, you can step into the shoes of a medieval master painter and colour the figure of Christ in Majesty from the apse of the Church of Sant Climent de Taüll.

The virtual reality experience

Put on the VR headset and find yourself transported to key moments in the history of the Vall de Boí and its Romanesque churches. Travel back to the Barcelona School of Architecture in the 20th century and see how they studied these churches. Experience the magic of the descent of the fallas on Midsummer Night – a spectacular torchlit tradition deeply rooted in valley life. Interact with the churches themselves, exploring plans and drawings that give you insight into the construction and artistic processes of the period.

The multimedia guide: A new way of discovering the churches

This resource brings together interpretive content – including dramatised narrations, 3D virtual recreations, and audio – allowing you to hear the voices of those who once lived in the valley and learn about its past and present.

The multimedia guide takes you through the history, values and unique stories of each church. As you walk through the valley, you’ll discover what makes this Romanesque ensemble so exceptional – through the story of each church and its distinctive architecture.