Mare de Déu de Falgars

The Mare de Déu de Falgars sanctuary stands at 1288 meters elevation, featuring vernacular architecture that characterizes the regional building style of the Pyrenees.

The sanctuary's first written records date to 984, marking its establishment as a religious site in the mountainous region of Catalonia.

The sanctuary serves as a religious center for the local community while holding the designation of Cultural Asset of Local Interest in Spain.

Visitors can reach the sanctuary through a 7.1-kilometer road with eight hairpin turns, ascending 457 meters through the mountain landscape.

The sanctuary's name derives from 'falgueres,' meaning ferns, where according to local accounts a shepherd discovered a statue of Virgin Mary.

Location: La Pobla de Lillet

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,288 m

GPS coordinates: 42.22740,1.94534

Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:54