Located in the mountainous Sant Llorenç del Munt conglomerate, the municipality of Mura is part of an environment where an abundance of flora and fauna has always tied its population to the land. Today many of its terraces and vineyards are abandoned, but the ground retains the glamor of the Middle AgesIt can be seen in its old town with its stone houses or in the Romanesque church of Sant Martí.
Since There is evidence of its existence in the 10th century, Mura was a small town (currently 227 inhabitants). Among the economic activities that brought him wealth, the cultivation of vineyards stands out, which in the 19th century forced phylloxera to replace charcoal, lime production and the textile industry.
Thus, when the spinning mill closed in 1962, many residents left the town. Twelve years later, the creation of the nature park triggered the transformation of Mura. tourism municipalityespecially from the large number of second houses established in this place in the last quarter of the 20th century.
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This The medieval center of Mura Surrounded by an enviable natural environment, it makes its big claim because of the atmosphere it breathes and the medieval character that defines it. Also of interest San Marti churchIts structure belongs to different periods (11th-12th, 15th and 17th centuries). It is the main architectural attraction of the city with its magnificent Romanesque gate.
In fact, Mura’s entire core has grown around her, which is well worth it. A walk through the quiet cobbled streets, passages, stairs and steep streets between several centuries old houses. The center also houses the Center d’Interpretació del Parc Natural de Sant Llorenç del Munt i Serra de l’Obac as well as the tourist information office, making it a good starting point to start exploring.
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It rises on the outskirts of the city Sant Antoni hermitageIt was built in 1716 with a covered facade with a single rectangular nave and a small bell tower. The highlight is the front porch, built in 1818.
Also, the wonderfully beautiful different natural landscapes that surround the town. You can hike on marked trails. to discover Mura cavesA void formed by a single gallery about 200 meters deep, discovered by a villager in the 19th century.
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Searching is also a good plan. many fountains of the municipality (La Mascarosa, La Noguera or El Foradot), walk along the waters of the Riera de Nespres or discover the most interesting mills or farmhouses in Mura.
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