Monestir de Santa Maria de Lluçà

The monastery exhibits a T-shaped single nave structure with a semicircular apse, following the architectural patterns of medieval religious buildings in Catalonia.

Founded in 1154 as an Augustinian canonical community, the monastery reached its peak in the 13th century with eleven members before facing earthquakes in 1428.

The cloister features decorative elements with zoomorphic and plant motifs on its capitals, representing medieval artistic expressions of religious symbolism.

Visitors can explore both the monastery and the connected ruins of Lluçà Castle through marked walking paths in the surrounding mountainous area.

Gothic murals discovered in 1954 beneath layers of limestone depict scenes from Jesus Christ and Saint Augustine's lives, now displayed in the museum.

Location: Lluçà

GPS coordinates: 42.05049,2.03533

Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:21