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Llinars del Vallès

The Dolmen of Pedraca
This is a funeral construction from the Neolithic or Chalcolithic period.
It has a rectangular base and is covered with a large slab roof.

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The Cromlech of Pins Rosés
This is a group of large religious and funeral constructions, made with enormous stone blocks in the same style as the Dolmen de Pedraca.
They are locally known as the “Devil’s Stones” or “Pedres del Diable”, and have been the origin of many a legend.

The Iberian Village of Turó del Vent
The remains of the town form part of the architectural heritage left by the first inhabitants of Llinars, and which date back to the end of the 4th century B.C. to the 2nd century B.C. The village is located on a walled strategic point, and is a testimony to past mercantile relationships.


Església de Sant Joan de Sanata

The Tower of the “Torre del Moro” or the “Torrassa”
This cylindrical tower has a base construction from the Roman era, with an upper level which is possibly medieval. It is said that it was a lookout tower used by farmers watching for the arrival of the tax collectors sent by the Arabian king.

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Torrassa del Moro

The “Castell Vell” or “Castell del Far”
This fortress was raised over ruins, possibly Iberian or Roman in origin, sometime in the 9th or 10th century. It is of significant interest as archaeological findings show that it may have been a Cathar castle.
During the 12th century restoration work was undertaken when the main tower of the fortress was built, while sometime around 1336 the Corbera family, the owners at that time, built a chapel dedicated to Saint Maria.
The earthquake of 1448 destroyed the castle and only the chapel was saved.

The Parish Crosses
These are two crosses on the parish boundary from the 16th century in a Gothic style. One is located on the Roman Road near Can Llobera, and the other at the cemetery.

El Castell Nou
The Castell Nou, or “New Castle” in the centre of the town itself, is one of the finest Renaissance palaces still preserved in the country. It was commissioned by Riambau de Corbera-Sant Clement between 1548 and 1558, after the destruction of the old castle by the earthquake of 1448. The New Castle is the most emblematic building in the town.

The Ice Wells
As the name indicates, these constructions were used to stores ice. The ice came from the natural freezing of water in nearby ponds. Llinars still retains two wells which were constructed between the 16th and the 19th century.

The Church of Sant Cristòfol
More popularly known as the Church of Can Bordoi, as it stands on land belonging to this farmhouse. It was constructed in the early 20th century.
There is a local reunion every 10th of July on Saint Christopher’s Day.

The Church of Sant Esteve del Coll
The parish of Sant Esteve del Coll already existed in 1023. The church of Sant Esteve dates back to the 16th century although it was extended in later centuries and restored in 1885.
Every August the parish celebrates its town fair.

The Church of Sant Joan de Sanata
The place itself is mentioned for the first time in 1003, and the church in 10412 although the origins of the name are uncertain. The present church is Romanesque in origin, and was built in 1572.
During the last weekend of August the local population organise the annual parish fair.

The Church of Sant Sadurní de Collsabadell
The Church of Collsabadell has been documented since 988. In 1040 the parish is cited, and in 1130 the church was reconsecrated. The present church is a Romanesque building which has undergone various renovations and later extensions.
Mass is held every day.

The Hermitage of Sant Sebastià
Although only the ruins have been preserved, the hermitage of Sant Sebastià today forms part of the religious architectural heritage of Llinars, and was documented in 1640.

Santa Maria del Prat
The modern building was constructed between 1680 and 1781, on the remains of the previous church which was first officially mentioned in 1040, and which has today disappeared.
Church services are held every Sunday.