El Roure

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The monastery of Santa María del Roure, referred to as El Roure by locals, is a ruined monastery to the northwest of Pont de Molins at the top of the Sierra de los Tramonts. Mostly Gothic-era portions of the building are preserved. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the various names of the sanctuary -Santa María del Roure, Canónica de Santa María del Roure, Monastery of Santa María del Roure, or according to the Cartographic Institute of Catalonia: Mare de Deu del Roure- date from the 11th or early 12th century. This building is indexed in the Catalan heritage register as Bé Cultural d'Interès Local under the reference IPA-19985. ()

Local name: Santuario de Santa María del Roure Architectural style: Romanesque artCoordinates: 42°19'27"N, 2°54'41"E

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El Roure – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dalí Theatre and Museum, Rainy Taxi, Museu de l'Empordà, Castell de Sant Ferran.

4.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Dalí Theatre and Museum, Figueres
118 min walk • The Dalí Theatre and Museum, located in the heart of Figueres, Spain, stands as a majestic homage to the surrealist genius Salvador Dalí. This extraordinary museum, designed by Dalí himself, is housed in the town's former theatre, which was destroyed during the...
4.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Rainy Taxi, Figueres
118 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Figueres, Spain, the Rainy Taxi is an evocative piece of surrealist art that captivates the imagination of visitors from around the globe. Created by the master of surrealism, Salvador Dalí, this peculiar installation is not just any taxi.
4.7 miSE
Museum
Museu de l'Empordà, Figueres
121 min walk • The Museum of the Empordà is an art museum in Figueres, Catalonia. Its history dates back to 1885, when the first collections arrived from the Prado Museum, bringing together a collection of artworks from the Catalan art scene and the Empordà in particular.
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Castell de Sant Ferran, Figueres
101 min walk • The Sant Ferran Castle is situated on a hill in Figueres, Catalonia at the end of Pujada del Castell. It is a large military fortress built in the eighteenth century under the orders of several military engineers, including Pedro Martín Cermeño and Juan Martín Cermeño.
5.2 miE
Forts and castles, Concerts and shows, Winery
Peralada Castle
133 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Catalonia, Peralada Castle is a historical gem that captures the essence of Spain's rich cultural heritage. This majestic fortress, dating back to the medieval period, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the era...
4.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà, Figueres
123 min walk • The Technical Museum of the Empordà is a technology museum in Figueres, Spain. It opened on 27 June 2004, and is especially known for its superb collection of early and rare typewriters.
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Boadella Reservoir
131 min walk • Boadella reservoir is a reservoir located on the Muga river, near Darnius, Catalonia, Spain. The dam is located at Darnius while the main water body is also within the boundaries of Sant Llorenç de la Muga, Terrades and Maçanet de Cabrenys.
4.7 miSE
42°16'0"N • 2°57'38"E
Museu del Joguet, Figueres
120 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
4.8 miSE
Square
Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, Figueres
122 min walk • The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation is a private cultural institution founded by the painter Salvador Dalí with the mission of promoting his artistic, cultural and intellectual oeuvre.
5.4 miS
Area
Vilafant, Figueres
137 min walk • Vilafant is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
5.5 miS
Bridge
Vilafant Bridge, Figueres
140 min walk • The High Speed Railway line connecting Barcelona and the French border crosses the Municipality of Vilafant 19 ft below the ground level. To cross the sunken railroad, two pedestrian bridges were constructed. The structure, with one span of 150 ft, is monolithically connected with the abutments.