After visiting the medieval village of Besalú the previous day, in the end I would visit the romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, one of the most important monasteries in Catalunya.
Located in the municipality of El Port de la Selva, in La Costa Brava, the Benedictine monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes rises majestically in the middle of the mountain, overlooking the peninsula of El Cap de Creus.
Built in the tenth century, is the best example of Romanesque art in the province of Girona. Almost since its foundation in the tenth century, the monastery was increasing its power on either side of the Pyrenees.
What astonished me the most of this visit was the fantastic romanesque church and the fantastic views of El Cap de Creus and the Mediterranean sea from the monastery.
If you have more time after visiting this fantastic monastery, there are other interesting nearby places to know like:
- Girona (old city and jewish quarter)
- Pals and Peratallada
- Calonge
- Empúries
- La Catedral de l'Empordà in Castello d'Empúries
- El Port de la Selva
- Cadaquès, Roses and Empuriabrava
- Parc Natural del Cap de Creus
- Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà
- The Dalí Theatre-Museum
- Medieval Village of Besalú
- Banyoles
Two of the most remarkable parts of Sant Pere de Rodes are the defense tower and the romanesque bell tower
The church of Sant Pere de Rodes, the most important element of this romanesque monastery. It's also a masterpiece in the catalan romanesque style. The nave of the basilica is richly decorated and really large
Romanesque archs and Corinthian columns inside the church of Sant Pere de Rodes
The capitals are designed according to the Corinthian tradition and are considered among the best pieces of sculpture in s.XI
Another view of the romanesque bell tower of Sant Pere de Rodes
Capitals I saw in the cloister of Sant Pere de Rodes
The romanesque bell tower and the defense tower of Sant Pere de Rodes abbey
Interesting view inside the romanesque bell tower of Sant Pere de Rodes monastery
Fantastic view of el Cap de Creus, the Mediterranean sea and El Port de la Selva on the right. The views from Sant Pere de Rodes are stunning
Before leaving, one last look to Sant Pere de Rodes, a romanesque abbey I liked a lot
Next I would like to give you some useful information in case you want to visit this fantastic monastery:
- Adress Camí del Monestir, 17489 El Port de la Selva (Alt Empordà)
- Phone: 972 38 75 59
- Opening time: From tuesday to sunday
- From october to May, from 10am to 5pm.
- From june to september, from 10am to 7:30pm.
- January 1st and 6th, December 25th and 26th closed.
- Free admission on tuesdays and on may 20.
If you liked Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery, maybe you would be interested in visiting other interesting monasteries in Catalunya, like:
Finally, clicking on the next link you will find links to other beautiful places in Catalonia, among them, more nice places in La Costa Brava.
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