Ancient monastery near the Valira River, likely of Visigothic origin, although the current structure dates from the 11th century. The surviving monastic elements include the west-facing apse area and the transept, as well as remains of the church nave and parts of the cloister buildings. It features a unique set of apses and small apse chapels, with a tall and open interior space. Between the northern arm of the transept and the apses are the remains of a large circular bell tower. Sant Serni de Tavèrnoles was one of the most powerful Benedictine monasteries in the Catalan Pyrenees. After a long decline starting in the 14th century, its naves collapsed in the earthquake of 1428. A cluster of modern houses now occupies the site of the church’s former eastern façade.

  


   

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