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Church of Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana (Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana)

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The Church of Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana is one of the main landmarks of the municipality's historical, religious, and architectural heritage. Despite its Romanesque origins, the current building is the result of numerous renovations that have transformed the church over almost a thousand years of history.

The first known documentary reference dates from 1078, when a ceremony was held before the altar of Saint Leocadia. During the Middle Ages, the church received various donations and was linked to the monasteries of Sant Cugat and Sant Miquel del Fai, until at the end of the 14th century it came under the jurisdiction of the episcopal see of Barcelona.

Between the 16th and 17th centuries, the church was enlarged to accommodate new altars dedicated to different religious figures. Another significant transformation occurred in 1880, when the building was largely rebuilt, acquiring much of its current form.

Architecturally, it features a main nave with vaults and semicircular arches, side aisles, and attached chapels. The façade is notable for its 17th-century portal, framed by half-columns with Ionic capitals and crowned by a triangular pediment. The coats of arms of Saint Eulalia and the ornamental elements lend elegance to the whole.

Another distinctive feature is the square bell tower, located on the east side. The architect Manuel Joaquim Raspall erected it in 1935 to house the clock. Its crenellated crown gives it a unique silhouette. The main entrance is via a staircase rebuilt in 1942 and later complemented by a ramp.

During the Civil War, the church suffered severe damage, including the destruction of many of its altars and the parish archives. After the conflict, it was restored, and during the 1950s, paintings depicting the trial and martyrdom of Saint Eulalia were added, along with a representation of the Glory in the vault. Today, the church remains an emblematic space for discovering the history and identity of Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana.