Sant Genís de Bellera, an intriguing site located within the tranquil town of Senterada, Pallars Jussà, Catalonia, Spain, witnessed a remarkable formation as a Benedictine monastery by the capable hands of Abbot Vulgarà in the mid-ninth century, with the backing of distinguished local counts. In the start, the monastery experienced remarkable growth and success. However, as we approach the 11th to 12th centuries, the monastery's prosperity began to wane, ultimately culminating in its tragic fall.
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Written by Nik Frost
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