Sant Miquel, church building in Santa Coloma de Farners, Spain
Sant Miquel is a Romanesque church in Santa Coloma de Farners with a simple rectangular floor plan and a barrel-vaulted ceiling built in the 12th century. The structure features a square bell tower with a pyramidal roof on its north side, and a semicircular choir decorated with a carved frieze of half-spheres and incised crosses along the cornice.
The church was originally founded in the 10th century, but the structure visible today was built in the 12th century representing Romanesque architecture of that era. Until 1972 it served as the parish church of Cladells municipality, after which it became part of Santa Coloma de Farners.
Sant Miquel served as the center of a small dispersed community and remains a gathering place with deep roots in local religious tradition. The church is dedicated to Saint Michael, the protector of roads, reflecting its historical role as a spiritual landmark for travelers and residents.
The church is accessible from the main road GI-551 via a side road and lies near the Trail of the 10 Hermitages, making it an easy stop during local walks or hikes. Access to the interior is typically limited to mass times, so visitors should check the local schedule or plan to attend a service to see inside.
Visitors can climb the bell tower via a spiral staircase inside the church to gain a rare elevated view of the surrounding landscape, an experience few discover. This intimate perspective connecting stone, history, and the surrounding hills offers an unexpected sense of connection to the place.
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