Spain
Catalonia
Barcelona
Valles Oriental
Mollet Del Vallès
Church of Santa Maria de Gallecs
Spain
Catalonia
Barcelona
Valles Oriental
Mollet Del Vallès
Church of Santa Maria de Gallecs
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Location: Mollet Del Vallès, Valles Oriental, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The church of Santa María de Gallecs, erected in the 12th century, is a Romanesque temple that preserves some pre-Romanesque vestiges. It has a Latin cross plan and a rectangular apse, and originally the bell tower was an extension above the roof of one of the walls of the church and later became a tower.
During the restoration works, Paleo-Christian remains from the 5th or 6th century were found. Located in a suggestive natural area, in its surroundings you can find some farmhouses of architectural interest.
September 8, 2021
Romanesque hermitage, with pre-Romanesque origins, located in the heart of one of the most important natural areas in the region. In addition, around the hermitage, you will find farmhouses of architectural interest from the Gallecs area.
May 20, 2024
Santa Maria de Gallecs is a church in Mollet del Vallès (Vallès Oriental), located in the middle of the area protected as the rural park of Gallecs. It is included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia and protected as a cultural property of local interest.
It is a late Romanesque building from the 12th century, which was later renovated in the 14th century. It presents vestiges of a previous pre-Romanesque building.
October 20, 2022
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