The abbey was founded in the fifth century AD by the graves of Christian martyrs, including St. Victor, a Roman legionary who died for faith during the time of Emperor Diocletian. The biggest tourist attraction are the extensive crypts, which contain a large number of sarcophagi and saints from the first centuries of Christianity.
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Abbey of Saint Victor
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Abbey of Saint Victor – popular in the area
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