Sant Sebastià Church: A Historical Relic with Centuries-Old Footprints
The Church of Sant Sebastià, nestled in the heart of the historic center of Maçanet de Cabrenys, takes us back to the late 16th century. It rose as a response to the plague that ravaged the region between 1589-1592, emerging as an imposing testament to resilience in the face of adversities.
Initially believed to be lower in stature, the building underwent a transformation with an 18th-century reform, shaping the chapel into the form we recognize today.
This sacred structure features a main nave flanked by lateral chapels on each side, with the presbytery facing north. The pointed arches of the four chapels bear inscribed dates on the keystones, a reminder of the passage of time and the events that have transformed this church over the years.
On the eastern wall, we discover the altar of Remei, engraved with the date 1703, and the altar of Sta. Llúcia, with its presence dating back to 1724. On the western wall, prominent are the altar of Sant Isidre (1726) and another altar without a date, dedicated to the Virgin of Sorrows.
The Church of Sant Sebastià is not just an architectural structure; it is an open book with pages that narrate stories of survival and renewal over the centuries, a place where faith, culture, and time converge with majesty.
- Carrer de la Tramuntana, Maçanet de Cabrenys, Catalunya Espanya42º23'14''N 2º45'3''E