Cities, Towns and Villages in Catalonia

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which remain in this place of worship. In the Catalan Pyrenees there are other spots where you can enjoy jewels from the Romanesque period, such as Castellar de n’Hug , where you can take a pleasurable stroll through the narrow cobbled streets in the centre and visit the church of Santa Maria or the hermitage of Sant Vicenç de Rus, from the 11 th century. An inspiring walk From Castellar de n’Hug head to Beget , a little to the East, where the church of Sant Cristòfol is tucked away; an example of rural Romanesque architecture. From there, head towards the sea, until you reach Empordà, an area of bucolic landscapes and villages with history. Walking around the medieval buildings in Peratallada is a luxury available to all. Then, heading West, go to Rupit and cross its wooden suspension bridge to find an array of stone streets, where it seems that time has stood still, and then visit the hermitage of Sant Joan de Fàbregas, a few kilometres outside the village. The trail terminates in another charming little village, Mura , in DO Pla de Bages territory, with churches dedicated to Sant Martí and Sant Antoni.

messages from the Middle Ages More than two thousand buildings and a collection of sculptures and paintings which is unique in the world. In the Middle Ages, so many examples of Romanesque art were left in Catalonia that you would need years to be able to visit them all. This route allows you to discover a small sample of the most beautiful exponents of this pure and sober art form, elegant cloistered gardens and slender bell towers. Found in the Empordà Pyrenees, amidst mountains and fields of sunflowers, this trip is a good way to explore these architectural wonders and, at the same time, discover the landscape which surrounds them.

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World Heritage Site The church of Sant Climent, in the village of Taüll , is an archetypal Romanesque church and the perfect introduction to the set of Romanesque churches in the Vall de Boí which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage. Built in the 11 th and 12 th centu‑ ries, it is the most well-preserved in the valley. Its mural paintings are outstanding. The majority were removed to the National Museum of Catalan Art at the beginning of the 20 th century and can now be seen via video mapping which recreates the paintings from the National Museum over the ones

From TAÜLL to Castellar de n’Hug 211 km From Castellar de n’Hug to Beget 65 km

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1. Sant Vicenç de Rus hermitage, Castellar de n’Hug. 2. Sant Martí Church, Mura. 3. Pantocrator of Sant Climent church,Taüll. 4. Sant Esteve church, Peratallada. 5. Column capital Sant Cristòfol church, Beget.

From Beget to Peratallada 93 km From Peratallada to Rupit 92 km From Rupit to Mura 78 km

for further information on: Taüll page 92 Castellar de n’Hug page 84

Rupit page 112 Beget page 80 Mura page 108 Peratallada page 104

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