Monastery of Sant Daniel, Romanesque monastery in Sant Daniel Valley, Girona, Spain.
The Monastery of Sant Daniel is a Romanesque abbey in a valley near Girona, consisting of several buildings arranged around a two-story cloister. The lower cloister level shows Romanesque details from the 13th century, while the upper level features Gothic elements added in the 15th century.
The monastery was founded between 1015 and 1018 by Countess Ermessenda of Carcassonne and Count Ramon Borrell as an important religious center in the region. In the 14th century, an elaborate shrine was built to honor an important religious figure, underscoring the site's continuing significance.
The monastery is home to an active Benedictine community of nuns whose daily rhythms of prayer and hospitality shape the atmosphere of the place. Visitors can sense their presence as they move through the spaces.
Visitors can explore the cloisters on weekdays, with guided tours of the church, old kitchen, and cellar offered at specific times. It is best to check the exact times in advance, as these are limited and change with the community's seasonal rhythms.
The monastery houses a remarkable shrine created in the mid-14th century by sculptor Aloi de Montbrai, containing the remains of an early Christian saint. This monument is one of the less noticed artistic treasures of the place and shows the craftsmanship of that period.
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