The history of Santa Maria

The earliest mention of the founding of the temple is in a document from 987. This refers to the church, which at that time belonged to the Valldoreix parish. In the 13th century, Santa Maria split off and formed an independent parish. In the 16th century the current building was constructed with a single nave and a polygonal apse, flanked by a square bell tower, probably from the same period. The cemetery next door is another unique place: it is one of only two parish cemeteries which are still preserved in Barcelona.

The mountain church

The church has also lent its name to a recreational area surrounded by nature, the area of Santa Maria de Vallvidrera, a very beautiful spot within the natural park where you can walk, eat and enjoy the forest and architectural heritage of this town.

Despite the many communication links that have opened between the city and the old town of Vallvidrera, this still feels like a mountain village, quiet and oblivious to the bustle of the big city.