Discover Sant Pere Sallavinera through its architectural history: from a vanished castle and Romanesque churches to former grain and olive oil mills. The municipality covers 21.95 km² and extends along the southern slope of Turó de Boixadors. The Eix Transversal C-25 and BV-1001 are important road connections. The various places and buildings offer several cultural highlights for visitors, though they do not all share the same history.
La Llavinera and the Local Churches
The historic centre of La Llavinera developed under the protection of La Llavinera Castle. The castle has been documented since the first third of the 11th century, but no longer exists. The Església de Sant Jordi de la Llavinera, documented since the 17th century, is located in the town centre. The castle’s history and the church thus represent different periods in the history of the town.
The parish church, Església parroquial de Sant Pere Sallavinera, is another architectural landmark: this Romanesque building, dating from the 11th century, features elements of vernacular architecture. The original building of the Església Sant Joan de la Fortesa was rebuilt in the 17th century. Its double bell gable holds a bronze bell. Those interested in church architecture can compare Romanesque forms with later building history within the municipality.
Mills, Manor House and Chapel
MolĂ de Boixadors is a manor house that developed from the construction of two grain mills in the early 16th century. In 1879, Rafael Bosch had another building erected at the mill, housing an olive oil mill. It remained in operation until the 1950s. This timeline spans the early grain mills and the later olive oil mill, illustrating the different uses of mills over the centuries.
The Capella de la Sagrada FamĂlia is also part of the MolĂ de Boixadors manor house complex. Rafael Bosch had it built in the late 19th century. The chapel contains a Neo-Baroque altarpiece dedicated to the Holy Family, made of polychrome, gilded wood. Mass is celebrated there on the feast days of Saint Joseph and the Holy Family; specific dates may change. The chapel, altarpiece and manor house complex offer a religious and art-historical perspective on this group of buildings.
Castle and Ice Harvesting
At Castell de Boixadors, guided tours resumed after adaptation work was completed, and the public route through the interior was extended. This describes the situation after the work, not necessarily the current visitor offering. Check the latest tour dates before making specific plans.
The Pou de glaç de Boixadors features a different type of structure: it was dug into the natural ground and has irregular stone-and-mortar masonry and a hemispherical stone vault. Ice was removed through a small rectangular opening at the top. Its construction and opening also help explain the structure’s historical function. The access is damaged and overgrown with vegetation; check its current condition before planning a visit.
Dates to Help Plan Your Trip
The Festa major de la Fortesa is listed as taking place on 3 June or on the third weekend in June; exact dates may vary from year to year. If you would like to plan your stay around the festival, check the dates for the relevant year. This allows you to plan the churches and mills, as well as a possible festival visit, as separate highlights rather than assuming they are part of a single programme.
Discover more destinations: La Llavinera, Piera, Sant Jaume De Frontanyà , Santa Perpetua De Moguda, Tiana, Sant Bartomeu Del Grau, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Montcada.
For the broader travel overview: Barcelona.
