Sunday, 10 May 2015

Day 570 - 06/05/2015 : Castellfollit Old Town

The old town of Castellfollit de la Roca has its origins in medieval times, and is formed by squares and dark, narrow streets. The houses are mostly made from volcanic rock.

At the end of the cliff, the site of the old cemetery until 1961, the year in which it was formally closed, and moved to its present day location, lies the Josep Pla viewpoint-square. This balcony offers a spectacular panorama, from which the town's strategic location, and its naturally advantageous position for defense can be fully appreciated.

On one side of the cliff stands the old church of Sant Salvador, which dates back to the 13th century. The present building, rebuilt on numerous occasions, is of a late Renaissance style, with a square clock tower, open on all four sides and crowned by a dome-like roof, adorned with small pilasters. The building has kept a late Romanesque window as well as numerous reused basalt freestones.

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