Ruins of a Plague-Stricken Romanesque Church

In 1348, a deadly plague led to the desertion of a Romanesque church in Sant Feliu Sasserra, Catalonia, Spain, leaving only its chilling foundations.

Sant Julià de la Cirera, nestled in the municipality of Sant Feliu Sasserra in Catalonia, Spain, was once a vibrant Romanesque church, part of the Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya. Built in the medieval era, it served as the rural parish church for the area. However, the devastating arrival of the plague in 1348 forced the local population to abandon this sacred place, leaving only the eerie foundations as a reminder of the tragedy that unfolded.

Today, the ruins of Sant Julià de la Cirera stand as a chilling testament to the history and progress of the region.

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Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata

Written by Nik Frost

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