Monestir de Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Monestir de Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a Benedictine monastery that includes the Mare de Déu dels Àngels church and two defensive towers called Corn and Fum. These structures form a substantial complex showing how religious and military architecture combined in medieval times.

The monastery was founded in the early 10th century and received official recognition in 968 from Carolingian King Lothair. This confirmation established it as a major religious center under the leadership of Abbot Sunyer.

The Porta Ferrada is a Romanesque gate from the 10th century that still shapes how the town looks today. It serves as the defining symbol of Sant Feliu de Guíxols and shows visitors what the medieval fortress once resembled.

The monastery is open to visitors and currently houses a history museum within its buildings. Plans are underway to transform it into a center for the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Catalan Art Collection.

Archaeological excavations beneath the monastery revealed Roman-era structures showing that this coastal location has been continuously settled for over two thousand years. These findings connect the medieval religious history with an even older past.

Location: Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Inception: 10 century

GPS coordinates: 41.78020,3.02676

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46