Santa Creu d’Horta

The first mention of the Santa Creu d’Horta church dates back to 902, and was suffragan of Sant Pere d’Osor until 1855, when it was converted into an independent diocese. However, during the XIII century and the XIV century it already had its own priest, and this was when (during the XIV century) it changed its dedication to Saint Jaume.

It was affected by the earthquakes of the XV century, and underwent significant renovation in the XVIII century, which gave it its current baroque-neoclassical aspect. A new high altar was built and chapels were opened down the sides. The façade is simple, with a low-arched doorway, alcove, porthole and ventilation shaft. The bell tower has a square tower and a pyramidal roof, and a large part of this is hidden by the attached 3-storey rectory building, which dates back to the XIX century.

Close by we find the spectacular Ca n'Iglesias Oak, classified as a Monumental Tree of Catalonia, that we cannot fail to visit if we reach the hermitage, which is also part of the Trail of the 10 Hermitages.

Practical information: can be visited. The church will remain closed except for when mass is celebrated.