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Fantastic old Monestir. It’s hard to imagine it’s thát old. Somehow it made me think of the James Bond movie Skyfall. Definitely worth a visit. Last part of the road is unpaved. For that part the Gravelbike or an MTB is the best choice

The monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera is a Benedictine abbey documented since the 9th century, in the Catalan municipality of Rabós in the Alto Ampurdán region (Girona, Spain).

From the nearby car park you can start a short walk to the remains of Santa Creu de Rodes (Iglesia de Santa Helena) - or hike longer tours on the Way of St. James

Great old chapel. Must see 🤩

Great monastery complex But you should save the last ascent on the piste if you are on a racing bike

Interesting facility, well maintained

Its history dates back to medieval times. It is believed to have been founded in the 9th or 10th century. During its history, the monastery was an important religious and cultural center in the region. The monastery has Romanesque architecture and some Gothic parts. The monastery church is an outstanding example of Catalan Romanesque architecture. It presents architectural elements characteristic of that period, such as semicircular arches and decorated columns. Over the years, the monastery played an important role in the religious life of the region, and housed a community of monks. Today, the monastery has been restored and preserved as a place of historical and religious interest. The monastery is usually open to the public for sightseeing tours, where visitors can explore its historic architecture and learn more about its religious past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QUPgTSfoEg

The current structure of the church is the result of a significant remodeling carried out in the 18th century. The church has a rectangular floor plan and consists of three naves. The central nave is higher than the side naves and has a series of buttresses on its exterior walls. The bell tower, attached to one side of the building, consists of two bodies: a square tower with a brick rafter on which is located the octagonal bell tower with four semicircular arch openings, topped by a brick dome. The tower is plastered, while the octagonal body of the bell tower exposes the original stonework. The main façade is quite simple from a decorative point of view, presenting a door with a lintel framed by well-cut ashlars, a niche with a semicircular arch and an oculus at the top. The bell tower is believed to be largely Romanesque, dating to the 12th-13th centuries. On the main façade there is an inscription dating from 1786, which indicates that the church, of Romanesque origin, was completely renovated in the 18th century. It is mentioned for the first time in the year 1226 (Sancti Jacobi de Spolla). Furthermore, it appears in a probably false document from 884, which affirms its belonging to the Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera.