The Hidden 11th-century Gem: Santa Maria de Bellera in La Bastida de Bellera,

Step off the beaten path to discover a small 11th-century gem hidden away in the Spanish countryside.

Santa Maria de Bellera, an 11th-century Romanesque church, is located in La Bastida de Bellera, a part of Sarroca de Bellera, in the Pallars Jussà region. The church is situated on a hill, approximately 1.5 kilometers southeast of La Bastida de Bellera, at an elevation of 1,072.2 meters. Despite the lack of documentary evidence, the church's style suggests a 13th-century origin. The building features a single nave and a semi-circular apse that is almost completely destroyed. The entry facade features a semi-circular arch. The construction is small, irregular, and rustic. The condition of the church is poor, particularly on the eastern side. Santa Maria de Bellera is a rural church, as indicated by its simple construction.

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Written by Nik Frost

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