Ermita de Sant Medir, Romanesque chapel in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain.
The Ermita de Sant Medir is a Romanesque chapel in the Collserola mountains near Sant Cugat del Vallès with a rectangular floor plan, sacristy, bell tower, and entrance door. The structure shows the typical simplicity of Romanesque style and sits quietly in this mountainous woodland setting.
The chapel was originally named Sant Emeteri and stands near an ancient Roman road that connected Egara to Barcino through Castrum Octavianum. This ancient trade route reveals the strategic importance of this area from the earliest centuries.
The chapel serves as a gathering place for the local community, particularly on March 3rd when people from the region meet here together. It holds deep meaning in the life of surrounding villages and forms a natural focal point for religious and communal meetings.
You can reach the chapel by car and find amenities like water fountains, picnic areas, and shaded spaces throughout the grounds. The surroundings are good for a half-day visit with various outdoor activities.
The surrounding area features multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty levels that lead to places like Turo de Magarola and Pi d'en Xandri. These connected paths make the site a natural starting point for longer mountain walks in the region.
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