Torre Negra
Explore a 12th-century defense tower with medieval windows and a semicircular gate. Discover legendary escape mines on weekend guided tours.
The Torre Negra country house has its origins in a very well preserved 12th century defence tower, used to resist the incursions of the Arabs and populate the area. The square-shaped tower and the medieval elements such as the windows and the semicircular front gate stand out.
According to legend, in the Torre Negra there were mines connected to the Monastery through which the monks could escape in case of attack. Guided tours on weekends.
MONASTERY OF SANT CUGAT
A stunning medieval site in Catalonia, featuring a Romanesque cloister with 144 unique capitals and a church showcasing Romanesque to Gothic transition.
Torre Negra
Explore a 12th-century defense tower with medieval windows and a semicircular gate. Discover legendary escape mines on weekend guided tours.
Sant Medir Shrine
A 10th-century Romanesque shrine nestled in a lush holm-oak wood, offering traditional Catalan festivities with dances, human towers, and a celebratory meal.
Can Borrell Reservoir
A scenic, easy walk leads to a small, early 20th-century reservoir, perfect for a tranquil nature experience.
Can Vernet aqueduct
A 14th-century Gothic aqueduct, set in a scenic park, offers a glimpse into historical water transport to a monastery and village.
Font Groga
A nature reserve with dense, humid forests of holm oak and oak, offering ecological richness and special protection.
Can Monmany
Nestled by Puig Madrona, this historic site features a clock tower, chapel, and defense turrets, offering a glimpse into its late 19th-century splendor.