Gaià
Gaia is a municipality located north of the county of Bages, bordering Berguedà. By its end pass the Llobregat River and the streams of Merlès, Cornet and Gaia. The municipality of Gaia is made ??by the entity that has the same name and that of Galera, located on the left bank of the Llobregat and goodbye to visitors who leave Bages Berguedà to enter through the Llobregat.
Within the district find an entourage of constructions, most of them are religious and were built during the Middle Ages. Examples are Gaia Castle, built between the ninth and tenth centuries remains a symbol of the Hispanic and today only the remains that are located on the rise there before coming to the chapel of St. Agatha . It is located on the highest point of the top bearing the same name and is located where once stood a part of the wall that was the old castle.
Continuing with the religious elements find the church of Sant Andreu del Genescar that has undergone various changes that have significantly changed their initial appearance. It is located next to the farmhouse of Genescar. Sant Esteve de Vilamaró or Serralet is a Romanesque chapel which like the previous one has undergone several modifications. The same case goes with the chapel of Sant Jordi in Lloberes.
The church of Sant Pere de Monistrol, of the Rock or Solara is the same building. It was a small monastery that ended Visigothic becoming a rural chapel until they ended up losing the roof and which are preserved today only four walls.
In modern times we have other evidence as the church of Santa Maria de Gaia with a mixture of styles: Renaissance and Baroque. There is also the comunidor Santa Maria de Gaia, is a small, square enclosure open to the four winds and it was used by the monks to pray during storms and avoid mishaps. It is important because it is one of the few such buildings remaining in Catalonia. We can not forget either of the Rectory of St. Mary of Gaia or the church of Sant Bartomeu Vall de Vilamaró.
By making reference to the natural environment, Gaia has different sources and pine and Balma Esplugues them located near the farmhouse of the Vall de Vilamaró and has about 300m2 and from where fresh water. For many years it became a haven for bandits and beggars.
Nearby routes
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- El Mujal via la cresta (circular) (a 4.2 km)
- From Castelladral to Balma de Comaposada… (a 4.2 km)
- From Navàs to La Font de Gusart (a 4.2 km)
- Looking for mushrooms in Berguedà… (a 7.3 km)
What to do
Centre d'interpretació de l'Església de Cal Pons
Puig-reig (a 7.4 Km)The Interpretation Center of the Colonia Pons Church, through three museum spaces,…
Centre d’Interpretació de la Bruixeria
Sant Feliu Sasserra (a 8.3 Km)The Bruixeria de Sant Feliu Sasserra Interpretation Center invites visitors to get…
La Torre de l'amo de Viladomiu Nou
Gironella (a 10.1 Km)Transported back in time and enjoy a building protected as a cultural…
Octavi Guia d'Escalada
Casserres (a 12.6 Km)Meet Octavi Puntas Garcia, a great climbing guide where through ridges, walls…
Where to eat
Bar Restaurant Xato
Gironella (a 13.6 Km)Place your order for pizzas, hamburgers, tapas... at the Xato Bar-Restaurant and…
Hostal de Montclar
Montclar (a 17.4 Km)Restaurant specializing in black peas, grilled meat and garden and local products,…
Restaurant Apartaments Els Roures
Castellar del Riu (a 24.2 Km)Rest, charm and good cuisine, a unique space located in Berguedà, at…
Where to sleep
Masia La Figuera
Castellnou de Bages (a 11.9 Km)Leave the routine behind and share good times with your friends at…
El Racó d'Artés
Artés (a 13.4 Km)Discover El Rincón de Artés or enjoy an unforgettable experience in the…
Alberg Cal Pons, Fundesplai
Puig-reig (a 6.3 Km)Discover Cal Pons, a hostel that is part of the architectural complex…
Events
Experiences
Purísima Bridge, find the family tió at Masía la Figuera
Masia La Figuera (Castellnou de Bages) (a 11.9 Km)