Mura, Medieval municipality in Bages, Spain
Mura is a small municipality in Catalonia situated on elevated terrain at roughly 450 meters above sea level. The village spans across approximately 48 square kilometers of rolling countryside dotted with scattered dwellings and agricultural land.
Written records of Mura date back to 1497, marking its earliest documented existence as a settled community. Over the following centuries, the village evolved slowly while maintaining its rural and agricultural character.
St. Martin's Church anchors the village center and reflects traditional Catalan building styles. It remains the focal point where locals and visitors naturally gather.
The settlement is accessible by road, though services are limited due to its small size, so visitors should plan accordingly. A visit works best as part of exploring the broader rural region rather than as a standalone destination.
With fewer than 210 residents, Mura ranks among the smallest communities in the region, giving it a truly intimate character. The population has remained remarkably stable over decades, preserving the genuine feel of a remote Catalan mountain village.
Location: Bages
Capital city: Mura
Elevation above the sea: 454 m
Shares border with: Talamanca, Monistrol de Calders, Granera, Sant Llorenç Savall, Matadepera, Terrassa, Vacarisses, Rellinars, Sant Vicenç de Castellet, El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort
Website: https://mura.cat
GPS coordinates: 41.69982,1.97647
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
In rural Catalonia, medieval villages, monasteries and natural areas survive from earlier centuries. The region contains Roman villas, Gothic churches, castle ruins and waterfalls. These locations span from mountains to Mediterranean shores. The collection shows different sides of this landscape. Villages like Rupit, Santa Pau and Besalú keep their medieval layout. Monasteries such as Sant Pere de Rodes and Poblet speak to religious history. Natural sites like Fageda d'en Jordà and Congost de Mont-rebei reveal Catalan geography. Gardens at Cap Roig and Parc del Laberint d'Horta display human craft alongside nature. Visit these places to see how people lived and continue to live in Catalonia. Each site tells its own story through buildings, land forms or local work. Journeying through these locations takes you across different times and regions of Catalonia.
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