Discover Mosqueroles: Romanesque Architecture and Masia Mariona

Culture

Masia Mariona in Mosqueroles was built between 1926 and 1931 on the initiative of patron Rafael Patxot y Jubert, a precisely dated building with a clearly identified initiator. Masia Mariona houses the permanent exhibition “Univers Patxot”. Its tour comprises six rooms and gives the exhibition a clearly structured spatial layout. The office of Parc Natural del Montseny is also located in Masia Mariona.

History

Sant Martí de Mosqueroles has Romanesque origins. Later alterations have significantly changed its present appearance. On 10 October 1104, Sant Martí de Mosqueroles was renovated and consecrated by the Bishop of Barcelona. The consecration anchors Sant Martí de Mosqueroles to a precisely identified historical point in time; its Romanesque origins and later alterations represent different chronological layers side by side. Santa Magdalena de Mosqueroles, formerly called Sant Marçal de Baix, is located near Mosqueroles on a small plateau. This plateau lies between the depressions of the Riera de Rifer and the Tordera.

Santa Magdalena de Mosqueroles is a basilica built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries. Its design includes three naves, an apse, and two semicircular apsidioles. At Santa Magdalena, the former name, the location on the small plateau, and the basilica with its clearly described Romanesque design come together. Santa Magdalena de Mosqueroles is considered one of the notable Romanesque buildings in Vallès Oriental. The Museu Arxiu Tomàs Balvey museum is located in the vicinity of Mosqueroles.

Festival and Short Route

The Festes del Roser in Mosqueroles takes place on 4 May, the first weekend of May. The date of 4 May is additionally identified as the first weekend of May. A route begins at the office of Parc Natural del Montseny, at Masia Mariona. The route is 0.7 km long and takes about 20 minutes to walk. Its key details are defined by its starting point, length of 0.7 km, and walking time of about 20 minutes. This means that the route offers a specific distance and an approximate walking time for planning a day trip.

Surroundings

The Monestir de Santa Magdalena monastery is located in the immediate vicinity of Mosqueroles. Castell de Montsoriu Castle is located in the vicinity of Mosqueroles. The Monumento a la Cruz Roja monument is also located in the vicinity.

Other Locality Pages

You can find more locality pages for Montclar, Montmeló, Puig-Reig, Borredá, Puigdàlber, Talamanca, El Papiol and Sant Quirze Safaja.

Landscape

The summit of Turó Gros is located in the immediate vicinity of Mosqueroles. The summit of Puig Sesolles is also located in the immediate vicinity of Mosqueroles. The summit of Turó de Can Berenguer is located in the vicinity of Mosqueroles. The summit of Turó d'Arenys is also located in the vicinity.

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