Sant Salvador de la Vedella

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Sant Salvador de la Vedella is a Benedictine monastery Catalonia, Spain. The Romanesque building is situated near the municipality of Cercs, in Berguedà comarca, province of Barcelona. It was founded by the monks of the Monastery of Sant Serni de Tavèrnoles in the year 830. Carlot Tavèrnoles became the abbot in the 835. After the 12th century its importance declined. Until the year 1580, it was associated with the seminary at La Seu d'Urgell. ()

Local name: Monasterio de Sant Salvador de la Vedella Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 42°10'9"N, 1°51'45"E

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Sant Salvador de la Vedella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rasos de Peguera, Sant Pere de la Portella, Sant Llorenç prop Bagà, Pi de les Tres Branques.

5.4 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Rasos de Peguera
139 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Pre-Pyrenees in Spain, Rasos de Peguera stands as a testament to Catalonia's rich skiing heritage. Though no longer in operation, this ski area holds a special place in the history of Spanish winter sports.
6.4 miSE
Monastery
Sant Pere de la Portella
163 min walk • Sant Pere de la Portella is a Benedictine monastery in the town of La Quar, in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia, Spain. The 11th-century building was built in Romanesque style. In 2010, it was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural landmark.
4.6 miN
Monastery
Sant Llorenç prop Bagà
118 min walk • Sant Llorenç prop Bagà is a former Benedictine monastery in Catalonia, Spain. The Romanesque building is located near Guardiola de Berguedà in comarca Berguedà.
5.8 miSW
Tree
Pi de les Tres Branques
148 min walk • Pi de les tres branques is a dead pine tree located in the countryside near the town of Berga in north-central Catalonia, Spain.
4.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Berga Interpretation Area, Berga
117 min walk • The Berga Interpretation Area is a municipal museum located in Berga, the capital of El Berguedà in Catalonia, Spain. It has a permanent exhibition. It is part of the Berga Regional Museum and the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.
7.3 miNW
Monastery, Romanesque architecture, Pre-romanesque architecture
Sant Sebastià del Sull, Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park
187 min walk • Sant Sebastià del Sull is a ruined Benedictine monastery in Saldes, Berguedà comarca, Catalonia, Spain. Originally constructed in the 9th century in Romanesque style, the building was renovated several times. After it collapsed, it was rebuilt in the 15th century. Now in ruins, Dr.
4.4 miS
Forts and castles
Castell de Sant Ferran, Berga
113 min walk • The Castle of Saint Ferdinand is a castle located under the mountain of Queralt in the upper part of the town of Berga, belonging to the Catalan region of Bergadá, in the province of Barcelona.
4.6 miS
Church
Santuari de Queralt, Berga
118 min walk • The sanctuary of Queralt, also called the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Queralt or the Virgin of Queralt, is located northwest of the town of Berga, Catalonia, within the former municipality of the municipality of Valldán.
5.1 miS
Street
Free Software Street, Berga
131 min walk • Free Software Street is a street in the town of Berga in Catalonia, Spain. It is the first street in the world dedicated to the free software movement. It was officially opened on 3 July 2010.
1.1 miE
Locality
La Nou de Berguedà
30 min walk • La Nou de Berguedà is a municipality in the comarca of Berguedà, Catalonia. Located on the left bank of the Llobregat River, it is most noted as a destination for outdoor activities. In particular, the mountain of Sobrepuny is a popular hiking destination.