Mare de Déu de Montserrat de Montferri, Art Nouveau sanctuary in Montferri, Spain.
Mare de Déu de Montserrat de Montferri is an Art Nouveau sanctuary in Montferri featuring a distinctive boat-like form made of stone. The building rises on a hillside with curved walls and a series of arched openings that shape its entire structure.
Construction began in 1925 under architect Josep Maria Jujol but faced interruption due to political changes. The project remained unfinished for decades before receiving its final restoration near the end of the 20th century.
The sanctuary expresses local devotion to the Virgin of Montserrat, a tradition that remains alive in the community today. People visit this place to experience and share their connection to this religious tradition.
The location sits on a hillside and can be reached on foot; the walk up is not steep but does take some time. It is best to visit during warmer months since the sanctuary offers little shelter from weather.
The construction materials were made by locals themselves, mixing gravel from the Gaya River with cement. This approach made the sanctuary truly a community effort shaped by the hands of the village.
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