Santa Maria de Puigcerdà

Santa Maria de Puigcerdà is a church in Puigcerdà combining Romanesque and Gothic features. Its bell tower rises approximately 42 meters high, resting on four granite pillars with an octagonal structure built from stone and masonry.

Construction of the church began in 1177, with Gothic alterations added in the 14th century. The building suffered damage during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, which shaped its present appearance.

The bell tower and Gothic entrance portal with floral motifs stand as key elements of medieval Catalan architecture that visitors can see today. These details show how craftspeople once designed sacred buildings and what techniques they mastered for decorative stonework.

An information office operates from the base of the bell tower, providing details about visiting hours and access to the observation terrace. Visitors should check in advance when the church is open and whether the tower is accessible.

Archaeological excavations in 2013 uncovered the northern wall of the original Romanesque nave and three buttresses from 12th-century construction. These findings reveal how much more extensive the original structure was compared to what remains visible today.

Location: Puigcerdà

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.43260,1.92627

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45