Basílica de Santa Maria de Castelló d'Empúries, Empuriabrava
Facts and practical information
The Santa Maria Basilica, located in the municipality of Castelló d'Empúries in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, has for centuries been regarded as the Empordà Cathedral, although papal authorities have never granted it this rank. The building is the second largest in the Costa Brava, after the Girona Cathedral, and is big enough to justify cathedral status. It is a Gothic building begun in the thirteenth century that replaced a primitive Romanesque church from the tenth century. A few vestiges of this building remain, such as the first floors of the bell tower and the grant baptismal. It was completed in the fifteenth century, when the marble facade and the alabaster altarpiece of the main altar were finished. It contains a museum known as El Tresor, which contains a large collection of religious jewelry. ()
Basílica de Santa Maria de Castelló d'Empúries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sant Pere de Rodes, Los Barkitos d'Empuriabrava, Castell de la Trinitat, Ciutadella de Roses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Basílica de Santa Maria de Castelló d'Empúries open?
- Monday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm