The Pyrenees Border (II)

Mediaeval Empordà

This part of the route starts in Lladó village. In this beautiful place, you can visit the remains of the buildings of the magnificent collegiate church. All that remains of Sant Joan de Lladó Monastery is Santa Maria church, the remains of the cloister, the monastic rooms and the chapter house. The sculptures on the Romanesque façade of Santa Maria church are well worth taking a look at. The monastery was founded by a monk from Vilabertran monastery. From here, you should take the windy local GIP-5237 to visit the Romanesque Benedictine monastery of Sant Llorenç de Sous, with remains from the 11th to 14th centuries.

The monastery has two main bodies: the church and the cloister with the monastic rooms. The building has been recently restored and has detailed panels explaining its history. We suggest finishing the route at the Mare de Déu del Mont Sanctuary, raised above a former 14th-century mediaeval castle, with spectacular views of the Empordà and the neighbouring regions, which inspired the works of Jacint Verdaguer.

Medieval Empordà

  • Lladó, Catalunya Espanya42º14'52''N 2º48'43''E
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Dificultat:
Baixa
Distància:
35km
Temps:
12:00hores