Castell i capella de la Mare de Déu de la Pertusa

The fortress and chapel sit atop a rocky outcrop at 572 meters elevation, overlooking the Noguera Ribagorçana valley and Mont-rebei gorge entrance.

First documented in 1162 as Petrapertusa, the complex served as both a strategic monitoring point for the Àger valley and a religious center in the 11th century.

The structure represents the dual purpose of medieval Catalan architecture, combining military defense needs with religious practices in a single fortified complex.

The north entrance remains the only access point to the building, as the southern side faces a steep cliff dropping into the valley below.

The structure measures 10 meters in length and 4.4 meters in width, with walls constructed using small irregular stone blocks joined by limestone mortar.

Location: Àger

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 572 m

Length: 10 m

Width: 4.4 m

GPS coordinates: 42.04417,0.67261

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:58