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Saint-Sernin basilica, a masterpiece of Romanic art. Its importance increased enormously after Charlemagne and became an important stop for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The size of the current building and the existence of an ambulatory may reflect the need to accommodate increasing numbers of pilgrims.

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Saint-Sernin basilica, a masterpiece of Romanic art. Its importance increased enormously after Charlemagne and became an important stop for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The size of the current building and the existence of an ambulatory may reflect the need to accommodate increasing numbers of pilgrims.