Montferri: Church, Tower and Historic Sites

Montferri reveals a distinctive architectural legacy: the Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat in Montferri is a Modernist project by the architect Josep M. Jujol, a student and collaborator of Gaudí.

For visitors wishing to visit the Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat, Montferri offers a guided visit. You can assign different priorities separately: sacred architecture, a walk to a tower or destinations in the surrounding region. When choosing a holiday apartment in Montferri, you can take into account the desired mix of local sightseeing, walking and regional destinations.

More local pages: Poble Nou, Prades, Botarell, Vilabella, Margalef, L'Albiol, Riba-Roja D'ebre and Maspujols.

Culture

The Església de Sant Bartomeu is Montferri's parish church and is catalogued as a cultural asset of local interest. It has been documented since the 13th century; it was built using the remains of an older structure from the early 12th century. Its main façade dates from 1789, while the bell tower was built in 1797. In its sacristy, the church preserves a collection of Easter candles dating from 1978 to the present day.

History and Trails

The Torre de Montferri stands on Tossa Grossa, a hill 386 metres high. The Torre de Montferri has an oval ground plan on the outside and a circular one inside; its surviving masonry reaches approximately 8 metres, and its construction is dated to around the year 1000. From Montferri, it can be reached on foot via the path leading from Montferri to Salomó.

Castell de Rocamora was built to defend the border area along the Riu Gaià, which until the 12th century formed the final boundary between the Christian and Saracen worlds. The restored Castell de Rocamora is currently operated as a restaurant specialising in calçotades.

Surrounding Area

The wider region around Montferri is home to Mirador Roc de Sant Gaietà, a viewpoint, and Museu Deu, a museum. La Mola, a summit, is located in the vicinity of Montferri. The Villa-mausoleo de Centcelles, an ancient site, lies in the wider region around Montferri. Playa Torredembarra, a beach, is located in the vicinity of Montferri. Museu Diocesà, a museum, lies in the wider region around Montferri. Also in the wider region around Montferri is the Palace of the bishop of Tarragnoa, a palace. Platja Altafulla, a beach, is located in the vicinity of Montferri.

When choosing a holiday apartment for Montferri, travel dates, apartment type and cancellation conditions may be assigned different priorities. Those wishing to combine cultural sites with walks or destinations farther afield can consider this information alongside their own daily plans. Travel dates can define the time frame, apartment type the desired layout, and cancellation conditions the flexibility of the planning.

For the higher-level travel overview: Tarragona.