Religious sites in Costa Brava

Sacred Sites of Catalonia

This collection spans the architectural evolution of Catalonia and the Roussillon region, featuring Antoni Gaudí’s Modernista masterpieces like the Sagrada Família and the Crypt of Colònia Güell. It highlights significant medieval landmarks, including Girona’s Gothic cathedral with the world’s widest Gothic nave and the Romanesque Sant Pere de Rodes monastery. From the colorful Modernista domes in Lloret de Mar to the historic chapels of the Pyrenees-Orientales, these sites represent centuries of spiritual and cultural heritage.

Sacred Sites of Catalonia — Map

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Sagrada Família Church

Unfinished basilica blending Gothic and Art Nouveau architectural styles, designed by Antoni Gaudí. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest church in the world as of October 2025.

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi

Historic Gothic basilica from the 15th century featuring notable Catalan Gothic architecture, a large rose window, and a prominent bell tower.

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Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart

Historic Catholic basilica known for its neo-Gothic and modernisme architecture, featuring panoramic views of the city.

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Church of Colònia Güell

The church was commissioned by Gaudí's patron Eusebi Güell, but unfortunately, there was not enough money to finish it in the end.

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Girona Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint Mary,, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

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Sant Pere de Rodes

Sant Pere de Roda is a former Benedictine monastery in the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the North East of Catalonia, Spain.

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Sant Pere de Galligants Archaeological Museum

The museum is a housed in a serene Benedictine monastery dating back to 992.

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Church of St. Felix, Girona

The Collegiate Church of St. Felix is a basilica dedicated to St.

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Église Saint-Mathieu

17th-century Catholic church in Perpignan featuring notable Baroque altarpieces and a historic organ.

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Chapelle Saint-Etienne

Romanesque church located in Saleilles, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries.

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St Guillem of Combret Hermitage

The St Guilhem of Combret Hermitage is a small rural romanesque chapel located on the southern flank of the Canigou massif, in the French…

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Santuari de Requesens

Religious sanctuary located in the Albera Massif near the medieval Requesens Castle.

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Monastery of Sant Daniel, Girona

The Monastery of San Daniel is a religious complex in Girona, Catalonia, northern Spain.

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Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges

13th-century chapel in Perpignan, originally part of a Franciscan convent, showcasing Gothic architectural elements.

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Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges

17th-century waterfront church in Collioure, famous for its unique bell tower which originally served as a medieval lighthouse.

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Sant Romà

16th-century church renovated in the early 20th century with vibrant Modernista side chapels and colorful mosaic domes.

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Église Notre-Dame del Prat

14th-century Gothic parish church in Argelès-sur-Mer featuring a massive bell tower and historic religious art.

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Chapelle Saint-Ferréol-de-la-Pave

Small pre-Romanesque and Romanesque chapel located in the hills of Argelès-sur-Mer.

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Église Saint-Saturnin

12th-century Romanesque church featuring a traditional single nave and semi-circular apse.

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Église de la Rectorie

12th-century Romanesque church dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, located in the town of Banyuls-sur-Mer.

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