Discover Moja: Churches, Towers and Wine Culture
Accommodation in Moja
Culture and History
The Capella de Sant Cugat de Moja has been documented since 1098. In the same year, Pope Urban II confirmed the chapel to the monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès. In the town centre, the Església de Sant Jaume de Moja is located next to the Capella de Sant Cugat de Moja. The Església de Sant Jaume de Moja was built at the end of the 19th century. It contains murals by Agustí Ferrer i Punós. The paintings are dedicated to Sant Jaume, Sant Cugat and Sant Jordi.
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Photo: Angela Llop via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Buildings and Festival Traditions
Casa Batlle is a Modernist corner building. The building has a central square tower. The Torre de Moja was first documented in 981. It served as an advanced defensive position of the Castle of Olèrdola. The medieval Torre de Moja is a cultural asset of national interest. Its exterior forms part of a guided cultural heritage tour through Moja. The restored Torre de Moja was open to visitors on certain days. This opportunity was offered as part of the Ruta del Patrimonio de Olèrdola, Moja, guided tours and open days.
The Festa Major de Moja preserves the Capta en carro and Matinades traditions. It includes the Diables and the Drac. The Festa Major also features dances, a Pregó, a Tamborinada and a procession.
Wine and Museums
The Celler Cooperatiu is known as the “wine cathedral”. It is the work of architect César Martinell. César Martinell was a student of Gaudí. The Vinseum - Catalan Wine Cultures Museum is located in the surrounding area of Moja. The Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya is also located in the surrounding area of Moja. The ancient site Medieval Cases Ibèriques i Medievals is situated in this surrounding area. The ancient site of Pedrera Romana is also located in the surrounding area of Moja.
Routes, Views and Beach
The Moja–Daltmar–Castell–Sant Miquel d'Olèrdola route is 15.21 km long and has a stated walking time of 2 hours and 52 minutes in motion. The route description leads from Moja via Daltmar and Castell to Sant Miquel d'Olèrdola. The stated walking time expressly refers to time in motion; together with the 15.21 kilometres, it describes the time required for the route. The summit of Puig de l'Àliga is located in the surrounding area of Moja. The Mirador Punta de les Coves viewpoint is located in the wider regional area around Moja. The Mirador Levantina Sitges viewpoint is located in the wider regional area around Moja. Platja Vilanova beach is also located in this wider regional area around Moja.
For a stay in Moja, holiday apartments can be included as an accommodation option in personal travel planning, while the specific choice remains an individual one.
Other Places
Another directly linked place is Sant Pere Molanta.
To the higher-level travel overview: Olèrdola.
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