The
Sacred Catalonia route will lead you towards some of the hidden treasures that will transport you back to the origins of the
Baix Llobregat. Although today it is very urban district, this was a frontier territory formed by
castles, parish churches and monasteries, examples of which are
Santa Maria de Cervelló and
Sant Ponç de Corbera.
SANTA MARIA DE CERVELLÓLocated beneath the
ruins of Cervelló castle, to the south of the town's former centre, the Church of
Santa Maria de Cervelló is an example of the
early Romanesque in which the use of local stone gives the building a
reddish hue. Over the course of time it has been
dedicated to different saints. It was dedicated to Santa Maria de Cervelló at the beginning of the
20th century.
SANT PONÇ DE CORBERAThe impressively compact church of
Sant Ponç de Corbera is all that is left of a former
Benedictine monastery. Despite the destruction of the other
monastic buildings, the church, which is a fine example of the
early Romanesque architecture of the 11th century, is in
very fine condition.
The Sacred Catalunya route is intended for groups and lasts for approximately four hours. For more information please ring 693 720 202 or send an email to reserves@cataloniasacra.cat.
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