Santa Maria de Roses

The monastery features a basilica plan with three naves, a transept, and three apses, along with remains of a cloister within the Ciutadella de Roses.

Founded on January 17, 901, the monastery received protection from Count Gausfred I of Ampurias in 960 and obtained fishing rights in local waters by 976.

The monastery structure demonstrates the early implementation of Lombard architectural techniques in Spain, particularly visible in its Romanesque design elements.

The site offers guided tours throughout the year, allowing visitors to explore the preserved structures within the fortified complex of Ciutadella de Roses.

Napoleon's troops destroyed the monastery in 1793, following its abandonment by monks in 1792, leading to restoration efforts between 1966 and 1969.

Location: Roses

Inception: 10 century

Architectural style: Romanesque art in Catalonia

GPS coordinates: 42.26770,3.17025

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:31