Sant Romà, Gothic church in Lloret de Mar, Spain
Sant Romà is a church in Lloret de Mar that blends Gothic architectural features with early twentieth-century elements, including colorful domes and decorative mosaics with religious themes. The building sits on a central square and stands out for its distinctive architectural style.
A new parish church closer to the sea was planned from the mid-fifteenth century, delayed by the Remença wars; works began in 1509 at Sa Carbonera under Bishop Guillem de Boïl and cost 3,000 Catalan pounds, triple the estimate, as the lintel inscription records. It was consecrated in 1522. The main altarpiece by Pere Serafí and Jaume Fontanet was finished in 1559; part of its painting survives in the north chapel after the 1936 fire.
Sant Romà is the parish church of Lloret de Mar, and its patron saint is celebrated on 8 November. The main altar retable was commissioned in 1541 from Pere Serafí "lo Grec" and Jaume Fontanet, finished in 1559 for 1,300 pounds; nine panels survive, kept in the north chapel.
The church is located near the town center on a public square and is easy to reach on foot. It is best to visit in the morning when there are fewer people and the light is good for viewing the details.
The 1936 fire destroyed most of the church's interior, yet the altarpiece of Saint Romà by Pere Serafí and Jaume Fontanet survived because its panels were found stored in the chapel attic. Nine panels of the original 1559 structure remain, paid for with 1,300 pounds.
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