Sant Quirze de Colera

Sant Quirze de Colera is a Benedictine monastery in , , Spain. The 9th-century building, in First Romanesque style, was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural landmark in 1931.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Catholic
  • Description: cultural property in Rabós, in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
  • Also known as: “Sant Quirze de Colera monastery”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Santa Maria de Colera and Mas Roqué menhir.

Church
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is a church.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km southwest of Sant Quirze de Colera.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km southeast of Sant Quirze de Colera.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vilamaniscle and Les Abelles.

Village
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is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, , Spain. It is located in the western part of the Serra de la Baga d'en Ferràn, a branch of the Albera Range. is situated 4½ km south of Sant Quirze de Colera.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 5 km north of Sant Quirze de Colera.

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Albera Natural Site is in of . It boasts the magnificent Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera, a jewel of Catalan Romanesque art. This protected area serves as an ecological and scenic haven, showcasing the unique transition from Pyrenean to Mediterranean species.

Sant Quirze de Colera

Latitude
42.41628° or 42° 24′ 59″ north
Longitude
3.05889° or 3° 3′ 32″ east
Open location code
8FJ5C385+GH
Open­Street­Map ID
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Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Sant Quirze de Colera” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Monestir de Sant Quirze de Colera and Font del Monestir Sant Quirze de Colera.

Nearby Places

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