Pont de Molins

A few years ago, the road was moved about 200 m to the east and a new bridge was built. Part of the structure of three old arches from the 16th century is preserved from the old bridge. XVIII. The old town of Molins, also called Molins de Dalt, is located 1 km west of Pont de Molins.

Next to the church is a small nucleus of houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The parish church of San Sebastián was completed in 1789, on the lintel of the door.

A few meters north of the canonical church of the Roure, there is the sanctuary of the Virgin of the Roure (17th century). The ruins of the monastery of Santa Maria del Roure are 1 km north of Molins, on top of a mountain range. Of note is the parish church of San Sebastián (18th century), and, near the Muga, in different parts of the town, the remains of old mills, the best preserved of the which are on the left side of the river, between Pont de Molins and Molins.

Molins Castle is located in front of the Molins district. There are several elements left, such as the tower, walls and the remains of its Romanesque chapel. It was part of the defensive system of Llers (term to which it belonged) and was one of the eleven castles that surrounded this town. It is known for the tower of Buac. Remains of the 11th-12th centuries can be found in this half-ruined castle.

  • 17706 Pont de Molins, Catalunya Espanya42º18'53''N 2º55'50''E
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