Santuari de la Mare de Déu de l'Ajuda
Santuari de la Mare de Déu de l'Ajuda, Catholic pilgrimage church in Balenyà, Spain.
The stone sanctuary stands at 586 meters elevation, featuring a rectangular layout with four chapels on each side and a cross-vaulted ceiling.
The church, first mentioned in 955 CE as part of rural Balagnans village, underwent consecration in 1083 and experienced French forces destruction in 1654.
The church displays multiple architectural periods, combining Lombard Romanesque elements in the bell tower with Renaissance styling at the main portal.
The sanctuary opens from 9 AM to 7 PM during summer months and 9 AM to 6 PM in winter, offering weekly mass services.
The current Virgin Mary statue represents a reconstruction made with selected wood from Guinea after the original figure met destruction by French forces.
Location: Balenyà
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: vernacular architecture
Elevation above the sea: 586 m
GPS coordinates: 41.82131,2.22286
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:11
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